Assistant Accountant at Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)

THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) was established in 1994. Its primary objective is to strengthen capabilities in policy analysis and development management.
A Board of Trustees, whose members are drawn from the public service, the private sector, civil society and internationally recognized specialists o~ economic and social policy research, manages the Foundation.

The key themes or core research areas at ESRF are compliant to the Tanzania Development Vision 2025 and East African Community Development Strategies.The themes covered by SRF are: Growth and Poverty Reduction, Natural Resource Management and Environment Social Cultural Dimensions forgrowth,Governance,Globalization and regional integration.

The Foundation promotes public understanding of economic and social conditions as well as public policy issues. It carries out policy research, capacity building and promotes dialogue on policy issues by engaging both public and private sector stakeholders through online and offline discussions. It also widely disseminates the results of research and discussions through publications and posting on its websites: http://www.esrftz.org, www.tzonline.org and www.taknet.or.tz.

ESRF seeks to recruit experienced, competent, self-motivated and dynamic Tanzanians for the following position.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (1 post)
Job Ref: RF 002

Required Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
Holder of Foundation Stage Modules C and D or equivalent .Must have atleast three years work (3) years working experience. She/he must have computer skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares Payment Vouchers;
Prepares list of outstanding payments;
Keeps un-banked cash and banks cash
Issues cash payments;
Examining vouchers/lmprest forms;
Recording details of staff imprest and loan to the register;
Maintains books of Accounts;
Received cash and issues receipts;
Records and maintains Petty cash registers;
Prepares payment vouchers and issues cheques;
Writes cheques upon approval and draws cash from the bank;
Keeps in safe custody relevant documents on various cash transactions;
Maintains cheque register;
Develops individual targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the head of department; and
Self motivated and ability to work a little direct supervision.
Fluency in English with good writing skills.
Any other function or functions which may be assigned by the Finance Manager
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

ESRF is an equal opportunity employer. Send your application with the job application Ref. marked on the envelop, a detailed CV, certified copies of your certificates and transcripts, your telephone number, email and three referees with their emails, postal addresses and telephone numbers to: Salary: Attractive salary and fee as per ESRF Salary Scheme.

How to Apply:
The Executive Director,
Economic and Social Research Foundation,
P. O. Box 31226,
51 Uporoto Street (Off Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road),
Ursino Estates,
DAR ES SALAAM.

You can also send electronic copies of your application to ed@esrf.or.tz.

For more details on duties and responsibilities, terms of employment and remuneration, visit the website above