Finance And Administration Manager - Mtwara Urban Water And Sanitation Authority (MTUWASA)

The Mtwara Urban Water and Sanitation Authority (MTUWASA) is a legally established entity responsible for overall operations and management of water supply and sanitation services in Mtwara Municipality. The core function of the Authority is to deliver excellent water supply and sanitation services for all categories of customers and stakeholders in Mtwara Municipal. In order to attain its vision and mission MTUWASA is seeking to recruit a dynamic’ experienced, competent and qualified Tanzanian to fill the following vacant posts

Finance And Administration Manager (1 Post)

Appointing Authority: Board of Directors

Employment Terms: Four Years Contract - Renewable

Remuneration
An attractive salary and remuneration in line with the MTUWASA Scheme of Services and Salary Structure will be offered to the right candidate having relevant qualifications, required skills and experience

The successful candidate will be the Head of Finance and Administration Department

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Providing financial advice to the Managing Director and ensures that the financial regulations of the Authority are strictly adhered to
• Directing and controlling the financial and human resources planning and accounting
• Develop and review financial policies and accounting systems
• Supervise preparation of annual budget, Institute budgetary controls and monitor budget performance for the whole MTUWASA and by segments
• Supervise preparation of annual approved budget book for circulation to all departments
• Supervise preparation of financial returns/accounts and ensure their timely filling with the relevant authorities
• Advice management on all matters related to accounting, finance and taxation
• Ensure that all taxes, duties, statutory deduction due to the Government and other agencies are timely dispensed

Qualification
• Graduate in Accountancy, Commerce or Business Administration from a recognized institution, holder of CPA (T). Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting is an added advantage. Who has excellence in his/her work and profession and has demonstrated capability/capacity to manage accounting or auditing functions. Must also have working experience for not less than three years in a sufficiently senior position. Computer literacy is compulsory preferably in Accounting Package ( Pastel) and, any other accounting application software

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you possess and believe you can meet the criterial given above, please submit your hand written application letter with the recent certified detailed curriculum vitae, indicating names and contacts of three professional referees (enclosing reference letters from 2 among the 3 mentioned referees), copies of relevant qualification certificates, two recent passport size photographs, mobile phone numbers and e-mail addresses

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned as register mails by postal office, EMS or another courier, so as to reach the undersigned not later than April, 2015 at 17:00

MANAGING DIRECTOR
MTWARA URBAN WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION AUTHORITY
Industrial Area: P.O. Box 141, MTWARA
Tel: 023 2333596, Fax: 023 2333079

MTUWASA is an equal opportunity employer’ so women are highly encouraged to apply

We thank all those who will show interest in working with us, but we regret we will be able to contact short listed candidates (who meet minimum requirements)