GRANTS ACCOUNTANT - (1 POSITION)

GRANTS ACCOUNTANT - (1 POSITION)

Key responsibilities

• Ensure timely processing of grants contract and disbursements into accounting software.
• Liaise with the Foundation’s bankers on matters related to grantees banking transactions.
• Prepare periodical grants financial reports and grants cash flow projections.
• Provide accounting support services to Grant Making and Capacity Building Services as per agreed timeframes.
• Liaise with the Grants and Capacity Building Services department teams and senior managers on financial and contractual issues.
• Perform regular reconciliations of grantees information from the accounting records.
• Ensure compliance with the Foundation’s budget.
• Assist to provide training to grant recipients on financial management of funded projects.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by line manager.

Desired skills, knowledge and qualifications

·       University Degree in B.Com /Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting from a recognized higher learning institution

·       A holder of recognized accounting professional qualification i.e. CPA (T) or ACCA, registered with NBAA. 

·       At least three years experience in reputable grant making organizations or donor funded projects in a similar position will be an added advantage.

·       Ability to use Pastel accounting package shall be an added advantage. Experience in other accounting packages shall be considered.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, especially MS Excel Spreadsheets and Word.

·       Ability to perform complex financial analysis.

·       Ability to manage multiple assignments.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions are required to have the following attributes

·       A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility

·       Good Interpersonal and communications skills.

·       Ability to work under pressure and produce results

·       Ability to work in a dynamic team

·       Ability to self manage, achieve results, and meet deadlines

REMUNERATION

The Foundation offers an attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, career development opportunities and excellent working conditions.

MODE OF APPLICATION

If you feel you meet the criteria outlined above, please apply in writing to the address below, and enclose the following documents:

·       A typed application letter stating why you feel you are the best candidate for the post.

·       A fully typed curriculum vitae (CV).

·       Copies of relevant certificates.

·       Full contact details, including telephone numbers and e-mail address.

·       The names and contact details of three (3) professional references.

Closing date for all applications will be on 8^th March 2013. Applications received after this date will not be considered.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

The Executive Director
The Foundation for Civil Society 
Haidery Plaza, 5th Floor
Upanga/ Kisutu Street,
P. O. Box 7192, DAR ES SALAAM
Email: jobs@thefoundation-tz.org
Website: www.thefoundation-tz.org