Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) is a marketing-focused, results-oriented social enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family planning, reproductive and sexual healthcare and allied services. MST is a member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Global Partnership, which operates in over 45 countries worldwide. MST’s goal is to improve quality of life in Tanzania by dramatically improving access to and use of family planning and other reproductive health services.
We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following roles;
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT – MWENGE – DAR ES SALAAM
PURPOSE
The general role for this position is to coordinate, monitor project implementation and provide technical support to staff in grants management in line with donor guidelines and MST Policies. The Project Accountant will be reporting direct to Director of Finance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Checking of supporting documentation, reconciling receipt information, reviewing for policy compliance, posting data, and issuing statements to staff of staff debtor balances every month.
2. Monitor and Report on progress of implementation of projects against agreed work plans and budgets
3. Performs internal audit sort-of reviews of the projects and outreach teams, documenting his/her work and supporting the visited teams to ensure full compliance with organizational policies and best practice
4. Review and prepare timely accurate financial donor reports in line with donor guidelines and MST policies and procedures
5. Performs month end procedures to ensure a smooth period end closure.
6. Maintains supporting work papers for general ledger for accrued expenses at year-end.
7. Prepares, maintains, and/or revises customized templates/reports and/or spread sheets relating to project overhead contributions, al ledger transactions, purchase order status tracking, prepayment amortisation and leases.
8. Provides direction, work coordination, and training to other Accounting Technicians, assisting with more difficult and complex problems as needed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• A professional qualified (or in final stages of study) accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
• A Bachelor of Accountancy degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ progressive experience with similar responsibilities, in any NGO (Local and International) and private sector exposure.
• Experience in managing donor Funds like USAID, DFID and European Commission will be an added advantage
We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following roles;
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT – MWENGE – DAR ES SALAAM
PURPOSE
The general role for this position is to coordinate, monitor project implementation and provide technical support to staff in grants management in line with donor guidelines and MST Policies. The Project Accountant will be reporting direct to Director of Finance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Checking of supporting documentation, reconciling receipt information, reviewing for policy compliance, posting data, and issuing statements to staff of staff debtor balances every month.
2. Monitor and Report on progress of implementation of projects against agreed work plans and budgets
3. Performs internal audit sort-of reviews of the projects and outreach teams, documenting his/her work and supporting the visited teams to ensure full compliance with organizational policies and best practice
4. Review and prepare timely accurate financial donor reports in line with donor guidelines and MST policies and procedures
5. Performs month end procedures to ensure a smooth period end closure.
6. Maintains supporting work papers for general ledger for accrued expenses at year-end.
7. Prepares, maintains, and/or revises customized templates/reports and/or spread sheets relating to project overhead contributions, al ledger transactions, purchase order status tracking, prepayment amortisation and leases.
8. Provides direction, work coordination, and training to other Accounting Technicians, assisting with more difficult and complex problems as needed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• A professional qualified (or in final stages of study) accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
• A Bachelor of Accountancy degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ progressive experience with similar responsibilities, in any NGO (Local and International) and private sector exposure.
• Experience in managing donor Funds like USAID, DFID and European Commission will be an added advantage
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below.
Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991
Plot No.421/422 Mwenge, Kijitonyama Area. Africasana near Ustawi wa Jamii Institute
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991
Plot No.421/422 Mwenge, Kijitonyama Area. Africasana near Ustawi wa Jamii Institute
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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