ACCOUNTANT – 2 POSTS

The Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) is an Executive Agency under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare which is responsible for the control of quality and safety of food, medicines, cosmetics and medical devices for the purpose of protecting public health.
TFDA is established under Section 4(1) of the Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Cap 219 and became operational on 1stJuly 2003.

ACCOUNTANT – 2 POSTS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Prepare payment vouchers and cheques
•    Prepare monthly income and expenditure report.
•    Supervise assistant accountants
•    Prepare revenue report
•    Supervise processing of accounting transactions and book transactions
•    Keep proper accounting records and books of accounts

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor or Advanced Diploma either in commerce (Accounts), Accounts or Accountancy plus training in use of accounting computer application packages with experience of three (3) years

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- National Service (JKT) certificate
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
v. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vi. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
vii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
viii. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
ix. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.
x. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xi. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Deadline for application is 03rd January, 2016
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate clearly.
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. In case where applicants have similar qualifications, an applicant who holds a National Service (JKT) certificate will be highly considered.
xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English through our website (www.ajira.go.tz`)
i. All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address;
http://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(This address can also be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
ii. NOTE: REMEMBER TO ATTACH AN APPLICATION LETTER. APPLICATION LETTER SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SECRETARY,

PRESIDENT`S OFFICE PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIET
P.O.BOX 63100
DAR ES SALAAM