Accountant Job at The Bank of Tanzania

The Bank of Tanzania, an equal opportunity employer and Tanzania’s central bank, is
looking for suitably qualified young Tanzanian citizens of high personal integrity to fill the
following vacant positions at the Head Office and at its Branches.

Accountant III (Foreign Payments & Settlements,
Training Institute and Mbeya Branch) - 3 Posts

Reports to: Head of Division
Contract type: Contract for unspecified period of time
Location: Dar es Salaam, Mbeya and Mwanza
Job Purpose:
To execute accounting duties relating to reconciliation, accounting entries and
examination of payments.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Preparing, examining and analyzing periodic statements of financial position and
statement of comprehensive income to assess accuracy, completeness and
conformance to reporting standards;
b) Monitoring and reviewing accounting entries and related system reports for
accuracy and completeness;
c) Resolving accounting entries discrepancies;
d) Reviewing and recommending International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
which are relevant to the Bank;
e) Reconciling internal and intermediary accounts;
f) Maintaining accounting records and preparing accounts and management
information;
g) Providing advice and support to internal and external auditors in completing audits;
h) Examining and verifying payments;
i) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Division.
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Education/Professional Qualifications Required:
a) Bachelor‘s Degree in Accounting or its equivalent from an accredited institution;
b) CPA (T) qualification or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit the following for consideration of the applications:
a) A curriculum vitae (CV);
b) Certified copies of certificates, birth certificate and other relevant certificates;
c) Names and addresses of two reputable referees;
d) Applicant’s reliable contact address, email address and telephone numbers;
e) Applicants with academic certificates from foreign universities must submit proof of
accreditation of issuing institutions;
f) Applicants are required to apply for one post only.

Application should be addressed to:
Deputy Governor (AIC),
Bank of Tanzania,
2 Mirambo Street,
11884 DAR ES SALAAM.

Applications should reach the Deputy Governor’s Office on or before 16:00 pm on 19th
October, 2015.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted