PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT– EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

The East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following position:

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT– (REF: EAC/HR/2014-2015/002)

Professional Staff Category:   P3

Reports to: Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration)

Organ/Institution: East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO)
Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Position Summary

To coordinate efficient financial resource utilization and ensure that all payments are made in compliance with rules and regulations

Duties and responsibilities

• Interpret and render advice on all the policies and regulations of the Community pertaining to financial management;
• Undertake management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements;
• Authorize payment and maintaining financial contribution records;
• Prepare and submit annual budgets, work plans and demand notes;
• Implement recommendations arising out of audit reports;
• Ensure accuracy of the monthly payroll;
• Negotiate  bank commission rates  and fixed deposit interest rates;

• Monitor financial utilization of funds on bank accounts;
• Reconcile  and maintain of General ledger accounts;

• Provide accurate, timely, reliable financial information as well as timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts; and

• Perform other related duties assigned by the Deputy Executive Secretary.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• A Masters’ degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent qualification from a recognised university

• with certification in any of the following: Chartered Accountant (ACCA/ACA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum ten (10) years relevant experience, with five (5) years at a senior level,

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to operate modern accounting software,
• Proficiency in computerised accounting packages
• Very good communication skills (verbal, written and presentation);
• Strong analytical  and negotiation skills;

• In-depth experience of accounting principles and international accounting standards (IPSA); Proficiency in Computerised accounting packages (Sunsystems)

Duration of Contract: Five (5) years, renewable once.

Terms and Conditions of Service

All positions are subject to the application of the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country only.

Fringe Benefits

All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.

Education Qualifications

All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective countries. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.

All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their countries. Examples include: Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical Personnel.

Relevant Working Experience

Relevant working experience in this regard refers to post highest required education work experience. Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience. The same will apply for any experience attained before professional certification where relevant.

Equal Opportunity

The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees.

Please quote the respective reference number on both on the application letter and envelope. For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.

Applications should be submitted to the address below no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.

Please note:

1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.

2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of academic certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.

The Director,

Executive Selection Division

Deloitte Consulting Limited 10th Floor PPF Tower

Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue:

P O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Fax +255(22) 2116379

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.tz www.deloitte.com