Assistant Financial Manager , Igunga Urban Water and Sanitation Authority

Igunga Urban Water and Sanitation Authority (IGUWASA) is one of the competitively best Authorities in the Tanzanian water and sanitation sector supplying dean and safe water and efficient sanitation services for the residents of Igunga Town and its suburbs. The Authority is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced, dynamic and motivated Tanzanians to fill the understated vacancies that currently exist in the Authority.

3) Assistant Financial Manager (1 POST)
Employment Terms: Two years contract- Renewable
Responsible to: Managing Director
Purpose of the job: To be Responsible for Financial issues
Supervises: Cashier; Accounts assistant and Assistant Accountant
Special attributes: Trustiness, Faithfull and integrity

Required minimum qualifications:
Holder Diploma in accountant and finance at any recognized institution, working experience at least three years, Age not exceeding 45 years.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Head of Section responsible for efficient and effective management of revenue and expenditure activities of the Authority.
• To manage the Accounting Section's revenue, accounts, billing and Computer Operation activities of the Authority efficiently by following professional accounting principles and ethics.
• To prepare and submit to the Finance and Administration
• Manager financial plans and budgets well in advance before the end of financial year in order to facilitate approval of the new financial year's budget the board of Directors.
• Providing financial information required by the Management.
• Keeping books of accounts relating to revenue grants and expenses accurately and timely according to accounting professional Standards established by NBM from time to time.
• To recommend accounting policies and procedures to the management through the Finance and Administration
• Manager and to ensure their strict implementation after approval by the Board of Directors.
• Preparation on time of monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Statements for the Water Authority.
• Timely preparation of annual financial reports and accounts.
• Maintaining statutory returns and accounting books and ledgers according to the accounting professional standards.
• Making sure that the books of accounts are audited by external auditors within the required legal period and presented to the Board of Directors.
• Answering of all Internal and External audit queries accurately and on time.
• Implementing sound controllership systems and procedures of physical property, cash, cheques, purchase orders, receipt books and other accountable documents.
• Timely payment of taxes, salaries, imprest, debtors and statutory contributions without incurring penalties.
• Ensuring that accurate water bills are processed in time for the right customers in the right quantity.
• Ensuring efficient operation of computers and production of accurate bills, accounts and reports on time according to established processing schedules.
• Timely, safety and accurate collection, recording, custody and banking of water and sewerage revenue intact.
• Proper valuation of closing stock and fixed assets at the end of the financial year:
• Active participation in annual stock taking and stock balancing.
• Provide financial and costing information required by the Management learn.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply in handwriting, endorsing a certified detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and letters from
2 referees; telephone numbers and e-mall address so as to reach the undersigned not later than 26th April 2016.
Applications should be sent to IGUWASA as registered mails by postal office, EMS and DHL.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
IGUWASA is an equal opportunity employer. Leaving certificates WILL NOT be accepted.
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR,
IGUNGA URBAN WATER SUPPLY &
SANITATION AUTHORITY,
P.O. BOX 9, IGUNGA.