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 - 3 Posts

Duty Station: EWURA Zonal Offices – Mbeya, Arusha and Dodoma

Reports to:Zonal Manager

Assistant Accountant cum Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that

Zonal Office financial resources are well managed.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To monitor and ensure that all fixed assets and other properties are

properly insured;

ii) To receive/Deposit cash and cheques;

iii) To prepare and issue cheques, petty cash and other payments and issue

receipts for payments made;

iv) To maintain bank deposits slips, receipt book for all transactions and

cheque books for all the Authority Bank Accounts;

v) To post receipts transactions into EPICOR 9 accounting system;

vi) To prepare and record all payment vouchers and maintains payment

voucher file;

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

summary and maintains respective file containing those documents;

viii) Posting of authorized transactions in the system and ensuring that system

records portrays true and updated financial position of the authority on a

daily basis;

ix) To maintain and reconcile all accounts receivable accounts including

amounts due from staff to ensure prompt and regular collection of dues;

x) To maintain and reconcile all accounts payable accounts including

statutory dues to ensure correct and timely payment for the goods and

services obtained by the Authority;

xi) To maintain Fixed Assets Register of the Authority;

xii) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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 of

finance from a recognized higher learning institution;

ii) Possession of Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting

Standards (IFRS) and Public Sector reporting principles will be an added

advantage;

iii) Possession of Knowledge and Competence in Information and

Communications Technology (ICT) application;

iv) Relevant working experience in reputable organization of not less than

two (2) years in relevant 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