Assistant Accountant – National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA)

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT On behalf of The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA)
The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) was established as part of the Public Service Reforms. With effect from 01 July 2008, the Order of establishing NFRA as an Executive Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives in accordance with the Executive Agencies Act, No. 30 of 1997, came into force.

Assistant Accountant – x6

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To prepare and keep payment vouchers and other records in safe custody,
To carry posting of accounting entries into books and accounts, balance books of accounts and prepare bank reconciliation statements,
To save as cashier for both receiving and paying funds, issue receipts for funds received and obtain acknowledgements for funds paid, complete and maintain a cherub dispatch register
To deposit and withdrawal funds into/ from the Agency’s bank accounts and prepare bank reconciliation statements
To maintain ledger accounts, journal, cashbook and other accounting records and reconcile control accounts in the general ledger with subsidiary ledgers
To prepare trial balances and periodic financial reports
To prepare bills and other debt documents
To tally and check arithmetical accuracy of accounting documents and records;
To perform any other related duties assigned to by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Holder of either Form IV/ VI with Diploma in accountancy
NBAA Intermediate stage Module C& D or equivalent qualifications
Must be computer literate

REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the institution`s salary scale: NFRASS 5

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.
45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 07th February, 2015 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary Public Service
Recruitment Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM

OR Katibu
Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Utumishi wa Umma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.