POSITION: Project Accountant (PA)
PLACE: Forestry Training Institute (FTI)
Position Summary
The project Accountant works out of the Project Office located in the Forestry Training Institute (Olmotonyi). The officer will be reporting to the PM and in liaison TA and the Project secretariat and will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Duties And Responsibilities
- · Administration of project finances;
- · Preparation of annual budgets in line with the guidelines provided in the project document;
- · Will ensure that proper financial procedures are absolutely adhered to by all project staff and executing agencies at levels;
- · Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all ECCOPRC bank accounts;
- · Audit the Books of Accounts and ensure that prudent, accurate and up to date books of accounts /records are well kept;
- · Facilitate disbursement of project funds;
- · Prepare financial records and advise the PM on project’s financial status and trends;
- · Will ensure that auditors are availed all necessary documents during the audit;
- · Any other related work as may be assigned by the PM
Qualifications And Experience
- · A degree in any of the following disciplines; Business administration (Accounting/Finance Options), Commerce (Accounting and Finance options), ACCA/CPA at the minimum of 2nd level from a recognized university.
- · Must be computer literate, especially in electronic spreadsheet, and other accounting packages e.g. Pastel will be an added advantage.
- · The Accountant must have shown merit and ability in work performance for at least five (5) years and must be familiar with the working of the government and donor funded projects;
- · Have knowledge on (a) Banking and (b) Financial Control.
- · Good leadership and interpersonal skills
- · Outstanding communication skills.
- · Have command on accounting packages such as quick book, pastel etc.
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 06th June, 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 a 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.
Dead line for application is 06th June, 2013 at 3:30 p.m
