ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT POSITION

Purpose of the position

To assist accountant in executing accounting activities by complying with TRA SACCOS Financial Regulations, Expenditure Accounting and Operational Manuals, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS).

Scope -
The Assistant Accountant will be reporting to the Accountant and
will be responsible fotexecuting Society's Accounting activities.

Responsibilities
Assisting the accountant in preparation of periodic reports which include Bank Reconciliation Statements, Income Statements, Loan
Reconciliation Statements and Cash Flow & liquidity analysis.
Preparing all payments after being approved by relevant
authorities.
Computing Cheque amount for loan disbursement prior cheques
writing.
Maintenance of Cash Book on daily basis.
Maintain petty cash Imprest.
Filling and Controlling Of all accountable documents of the office.
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in
preparation and submission of all relevant statutory requirements.
Adhere to Internal Controls, Financial Policies and Procedures in
order to monitor, control and eliminate operational risks.
Ensuring timely compilation of monthly reports.
Process members' refunds.
Preparing of monthly staff payroll.
Collect bank statements, Bank Pay-in-Slips and other documents
from banks.
Dispatch cheques to bank and suppliers for loan disbursement
and suppliers payments and maintain cheque register.
Follow up to ensure collection of receipts for cheques dispatched to suppliers .
Peforming any other duties that may be assigned by your
supervisors from time to time.
Minimum educational and professional levels required for the
position
Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent certifications from recognized institutions.
A minimum of year related-working experience.
Skills, knowledge, and capabilities required for the position
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills,
attention to detail with focus on quality and integrity.
Strong oral and written communication with effective interpersonal
and relationship management skills to engage individuals at all
levels in the' organization.
High level of integrity and business acumen, including the
responsibility to maintain confidentiality.
Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic environment.
Ability to multi-task prioritizing and works under tight deadlines.

Age limits
The applicant must be of age between 25 - 30 years

Terms of Employment
The incumbents will hold the position for three (3) years renewable
contract based on Performance after a proven probation period of
six (6) months.

Remuneration .
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful
candidates.
Duty station: Dar-es-Salaam

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitably qualified Tanzanians should forward their applications within 14 days after first appearance of advert, including a well written application letter, a detailed up to date 01, One (1) current passport size photograph and copies of all academic and professional credentials enclosed in an envelope marked with the applied position on it to:

Chairperson
TRA Savings and Credit Cooperative Society
5th Floor, Mariam Tower, Shaurimoyo Road
P.O. Box 63225,
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Note:TRA SACCOS is an equal opportunity employer. Only
short listed applicants will be contacted. canvassing shall lead
to automatic disqualification. If you do not hear from us within 14
days after the deadline, consider yourself unsuccessful.