Project Accountant - World Vision Tanzania

Reference 130-13N10116

Purpose of the position:

Facilitate accurate and timely accounting, reporting and budgetary functions and ensure conformity with World Vision International report requirements and the stringent compliance standards established by donor.

Communicate World Visions Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to other

Major Responsibilities

• Submit accurate financial reports timely and file the signed copies; implement internal controls and contribute to the designing of appropriate policies and procedures.
• Monitor actual grant expenditure against approved donor line items on a monthly basis; alert management on any irregularities and make recommendations concerning the re-negotiations or approved grant line items with the donors.
• Ensure monthly LDRs are prepared by project staff in compliance with LDR policy, including monthly status submission and reconciliation with the payroll.
• Prepare/review coding on voucher for accurate account, expense codes, donor combinations and proper documentation (backup).
• Monitor and supervise Project office financial activities and review of finance documents to ensure compliance with donor regulations before payments.
• Prepare and timely submit project funding request in line with cash flows for consolidation by cluster.
• Provide monthly project Fleet analysis report( Maintenance and fuel cost) for management informed decision making, and participate on preparation of cluster fleet report for National office monthly submission of cheque list, Cash deposits relating to Pamoja project.
• Process all payments within the approved control system in a timely manner accompanied with project site visits for verification on existence and delivery of materials.
• Build capacity to non-finance staff in project financial management.
• Coordinate supply chain activities (Procurement, stores and fleet management) of the project in line with WV procurement policies, procedures and diverse donor requirements.
• Facilitate project audit exercise, participate in preparation of management responses and ensure timely submission, monitor implementation of audit recommendations, and provide regular consolidated updates on implementation to Grants Manager Pamoja Project.

Core Capabilities

1. Achieving Capabilities.

• Archiving quality results and Service.
• Practicing accountability and Integrity.
• Communicating information effectively.

2. Think Capabilities

• Think clearly, deeply and broadly.
• Understand the Humanitarian Industry.
• Understanding WVs mission & Operation.
• Practicing innovation & Change.

3. Self- Managing Capabilities

• Demonstrating Christ-Centre life and Work.
• Learning for growth and development.
• Maintaining work/ Life balance.

4. Rational Capabilities.

• Building collaborative relationships.
• Practicing gender & Cultural diversity.
• Influencing individual & groups.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Minimum Qualification required: Bachelors degree in Accountancy or related fields.

Experience: 5 Years.

Preferred:

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word & Sun-Systems software.
• Demonstrated ability in supervision.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff-related to work environment needs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment field Work
• Travel: 10% Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call: 10%

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications letter (addressed to People and Culture Manager) together with an updated CV and copies of relevant credentials, contacts and three referees one of them being a church leader to wvt_jobs@wvi.org before 31th Oct 2014