Branch Accountant - Opportunity Tanzania Limited

Opportunity Tanzania Limited is a Microfinance Institution with Branches in Dar-Es-salaam, Arusha, Tengeru, Moshi, Himo and Morogoro. As the part of Opportunity's International network, OTL’s mission is to make available to the economically disadvantaged members of Tanzanian society, small business loans and other appropriate financial services that, coupled with the necessary training, enable them to develop and sustain income generating and job creating enterprises.
As an expanding company were are looking for key staff in the following vacancies.

POSITION TITLE
Branch Accountant

REPORTS DIRECTS TO
Branch Manager
LOCATION
Dar Es Salaam

CLOSING DATE
18th August 2014


1: JOB PURPOSE
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for the branch.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions, distribute expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.

·      Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
·      Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected branch financial position for other managers.
·      Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
·      Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
·      Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
·      Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
·      Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
·      Devises and implements system for general accounting. Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
·      Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the branch's accounting operation.
·      Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                

Work closely with branch manager on coordinating performance.

Competencies                                                

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

·      Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.
·      Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
·      Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on  time;
·      Support organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
·      Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
·      Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
·      Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

KNOW HOW AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                             
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                              
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, ability to write routine reports and correspondence, ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Computer Skills                                            
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Coda accounting software; JBase, emerge Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Chartered Accountant

Other Skills and Abilities                                           
Fluent English                        

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send Curriculum Vitae mentioned before 18th August 2014. Send only Curriculum Vitae through email address shown below

Head Human Resources
Plot 93, Block 36 G; Kinondoni B
Kawawa Rd. Opp. Open University of Tanzania
P.O Box 80244
Dar Es Salaam
NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

OPPORTUNITY TANZANIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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