ACCOUNTANT - Tanzania Coffee Board

Tanzania Coffee Board which is a government body established by the Tanzania Coffee Industry Act. No. 23 of 2001 and miscellaneous Amendments Act of 2009, on behalf of MBOZI COFFEE CURING COMPANY LIMITED is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced, dynamic and motivated Tanzanian citizens to immediately fill vacant positions currently existing in MBOZI COFFEE CURING COMPANY LIMITED.

2.0 ACCOUNTANT (ONE POST):

2.1 JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT

DUTY STATION:   MBOZI.

REPORT TO: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER.

SUPERVISES:   ALL JUNIOR STAFF IN THE ACCOUNTING SECTION.

2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Holder of a Bachelor Degree / Advanced Diploma in Accountancy from a recognized University and CPA (T) with at least six (6) years of practical experience after graduation in a similar position in a reputable organization and registered with NBAA a Certified Public Accountant.
2.3 EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Accountant shall be employed on Permanent and pensionable terms.

2 . 4   R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

i. Preparing and submitting to the Finance and Administration financial plans and budget well in advance before the end of financial year in order to facilitate approval of the new financial year in order to facilitate approval of the new financial year’s budget by the Board of Directors.
ii. Providing financial and costing information required by Management.

iii. Keeping books of accounts relating to revenues, grants and expenses accurately and timely according to accounting professional standards established by NBAA from time to time.

iv. Recommending accounting policies and procedures to the Management and ensuring their strict implementation after approval by the Board of Directors.

v. Preparing on time monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for the Company.

vi. Timely preparation of annual financial report and accounts.

vii. Maintaining statutory returns and accounting books and ledgers according to the accounting professional standards.

viii. Making sure that the book of accounts are audited by external auditors within the required legal period and presented to the Board of Directors.

ix. Answering of all internal and external audit queries accurately and on time.

x. Implementation sound control system and procedures of physical property, cash cheques, purchase order receipt books and other accounting documents.

xi. Timely payment of taxes, salaries, imprests, creditors and statutory contributions without incurring penalties.

xii. Proper valuation of closing stock and fixed assets at the end of the financial year.
xiii. Participating in annual stocktaking and stock balancing actively.

xiv. Performing and other duties as may be assigned by the Finance and

Administrative Manager.

2.5 REMUNERATION:

Attractive package will be offered to successfully Candidate.

2.6 FRINGE BENEFIT

As approved by Board of Directors.

5.0 MODE OF APPLICATION

All applicants have to be citizens of Tanzania

Applicants have to attach current Curriculum Vitae (CV) which includes names,

addresses, reliable telephone numbers and email addresses of the three (3)

academic and work related references.

Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contracts.

Testimonials, transcripts and results slips will not be accepted

This advert is also found in www.coffeeboard.or.tz

Deadline for application is 12th August, 2015

Applications letters should be written in English and sent to the following address:-

The Director General

Tanzania Coffee Board,

P.O. Box 732

MOSHI

Tanzania Coffee Board is an equal opportunity employer, females are encouraged to apply.