Mzumbe University ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT GRADE I (1 Post) – Dar es Salaam Campus

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• · Receives and pays out cash and cheques;
• · Maintains full and accurate accounting records;
• · Prepares final reconciliation;
• · Ensures safe custody of cash and cheques;
• · Posts and balances ledger accounts;
• · Issues invoices, makes follow-up of payment of bills;
• · Controls, maintains and prepares true and accurate projects accounts up to trial
• balance and reports on performance and costs;
• · Maintains vote book and prepares all financial statements including vote book summary,
• final accounts and balance sheet of payment;
• · Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or Professional Level II or module C and D with at least three years working experience.

REMUNERATION: Salary Scale PGSS 13 - 14

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 address and telephone numbers.

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.

iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the
subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which
will make the application invalid.

v. 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.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the
CV will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should
route their application letters through their respective employers.
x. 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.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 9th April, 2013 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on the date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xix. Application Letters Should Be Posted To The Following Address. Hand Delivery Is Not Acceptable:

Secretary 
Public Service Recruitment  Secretariat, 
P. O. Box 63100
Dar es Salaam