Assistant Accountant – Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world

class regulatory authority responsible for licensing, tariff setting and quality of service

regulation of the electricity, water, and petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has

the following vacancies for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to

apply.

Post Title: Assistant Accountant– 1 Post

Duty Station:EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Accountant

Assistant Accountant will provide assistance on the financial functions of the

Authority in order to increase effectiveness and efficient to the delivery of

regulatory service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To prepare, record and file all payment vouchers

ii) To prepare, record and file all credit notes

iii) To record all receipts, journal vouchers, debit notes and petty cash

summary and maintains respective file containing those documents

iv) To post all authorized transactions in the system and ensure that system

records portray true and updated financial position of the Authority on a

daily basis

v) To maintain and reconcile all accounts receivable including amounts due

from staff to ensure prompt and regular collection of dues

vi) To maintain and reconcile all accounts payable including statutory dues to

ensure correct and timely payment for the good and services obtained by

the Authority

vii) To maintain Fixed Assets Register of the Authority

viii) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and

experience:

i) Possession of Bachelor degree or advanced diploma in accounting or

finance from a recognized higher learning institution.

ii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications

Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting

software.

iii) Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and

Public Sector reporting principles will be an added advantage.

iv) Possession of (2) years work experience in related field.

Personal Attributes

In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions

are required to have the following attributes:

a) A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;

b) Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results;

c) Ability to work in a dynamic team;

d) Ability to self-manage, achieve results and meet deadlines; and

e) Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.

Tenure and Remuneration

a) A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts.

b) EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.

c) Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable contracts.

Mode of Application

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time

contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates, one passport size

photo and names and contacts of three referees should be addressed to reach the

under-mentioned by 15th November 2016.

Only short listed candidate meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview.

Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the

candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be addressed to:

The Director General

Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)

7th Floor, LAPF Pensions Fund Towers,

Opposite Makumbusho, Kijitonyama

P O Box 72175

DAR ES SALAAM

Jobs@ewura.go.tz

Source: Ewura Official Website