Assistant Accountant

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
On behalf of Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 513 vacant posts in the above Public Institution.

THE TANZANIA FOREST SERVICES (TFS) AGENCY
Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) Agency as a semi-autonomous Government Agency was established through Government Notice No. 269 of 30th July 2010. TFS establishment is supported by the Executive Agency Act (Cap. 245) as amended in 2009, the National Forest and Beekeeping Policies adopted in March 1998 and administered through the Forest Act Cap 323 R.E of 2002) and Beekeeping Act Cap 224 R.E of 2002 which provide the legal framework for the management of forests and bee resources.
TFS Headquarters is located in Dar es Salaam at Mpingo House, Ivory Room premises along Nyerere Road. TFS offices outside Dar es Salaam operate in seven zones as follows: Eastern (Kibaha- Kongowe in Pwani Region), Southern (Masasi Town in Mtwara Region) Southern Highlands (Mbeya Municipal in Mbeya Region), Northern (Same Town in Kilimanjaro Region) Western (Tabora Municipal in Tabora Region), Lake (Mwanza Municipal in Mwanza Region) and Central (Dodoma Municipal in Dodoma Region).
The Headquarters is responsible for providing Zonal Offices with technical and professional support, establishing standards, systems and procedures for resources management, utilization, capacity building, coordinating the Agency?s technical services, monitoring and evaluating the performance of field operations. All operational matters of the Agency are handled at the Zones, and that the Headquarters deals with strategic management issues.


ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT II (19 POSTS)
DUTY STATION: TFS ZONES/PLANTATIONS
REPORTING TO: ZONAL/PLANTATION MANAGER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the preparation of various financial statements.
-Keep financial register.
-Prepare bank reconciliation statements
-Prepare payment vouchers and cheques and post them in vote books.
-Prepare credit and loss accounts

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.
Holder of NBAA Intermediate Stage Modules C or Diploma in Accounting from recognized institution. Must have basic knowledge of Accounting Packages.

REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution?s salary
Scale

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 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 examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv.Deadline for application is 24th July 2015
xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

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