Senior Accountant - lringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

From The Guardian, 6th Dec 2016

lringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA) is a Government Institution which has the duty of providing potable water and sanitation services at affordable prices to the residents of lringa Municipality for enhancing their health and quality of life. In order to achieve the compact objectives, IRUWASA now seeks applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians who are self-motivated, hardworking, honest and committed to their work to fill the following position:-

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Reports to : Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
(i) To assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of financial statements In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRs),
International Accounting Standards (IASs) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAs).
(ii) To advise the Finance Manager on liquidity and cash flows management.
(iii) To provide financial and costs information including water production costs in liaison with Sales Section and Water Production Section.
(iv) To check the correctness of claims and retirements ensuring thatthey are supported by appropriate vouchers/receipts as approved by
appropriate officers.
(v) To prepare monthly trial balances and bank reconciliation statements.
(vi) To perform other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Academic Qualifications, Age limit and Work Experience
(i) University Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma majoring In Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) and must be registered by NBAA as CPA (T)/ACPAPP (T)/ACCA holder.
(i) Not less than four (4) years work experience in a relevant field.
(ii) Good Interpersonal, communication skills and knowledge in computerized Financial Management Systems;
(ii} Age between 30 and 45 years.

Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration
(i) According to IRUWASA Salary Scale : IWAS 7
(ii) Appointment will be on contractual terms (Three years) renewable upon performance

Application Instructions

GENERAL CONDITIONS: All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, postal address, e-mail and telephone/mobile numbers. Applicants should indicate names and contact addresses of at least three referees. Applicants must attach their relevant copies of academic and professional certificates, Form IV and Form VI National Examination certificates and birth certificates. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applications should be sent to IRUWASA by hand, registered post. EMS and DHL not later than 30th December, 2016. All applications should be addressed to:•

The Managing Director,

lringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,

P.O. BOX 570,

IRINGA.

NOTE: WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.