Chief Accountant - 1 Post

On behalf of the Tanzania Minerals Audit Agency (TMAA), the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts 

POSITION: CHIEF ACCOUNTANT - 1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ensure that financial records, books and statements are up to date and accurate for preparing year end reports and management accounts,
· Ensure that all revenues due to TFS are collected and properly accounted for,
· Monitor and review the agency’s budget performance, identify and explain variances; prepare revised budgets as necessary,
· Identify, assess and prioritize risks, followed by coordinating resources to minimize, monitor and control its probability and/or impact on the agency,
· Ensure statutory returns are prepared and submitted in due time as required by law,
· Forecast cash flow and co-ordinate the agency’s financial transactions and working capital,
· Coordinate the external audit of the agency’s accounts and ensure that matters raised in the audit are resolved on/before the next audit,
· Review and approve all financial transactions in line with the financial regulations,
· Maintain an up-to-date Fixed Asset Register (FAR) of the agency and ensure that all assets are adequately safeguarded and accurately recorded,
· Manage the agency’s petty cash imprest in line with business requirements and petty cash policy & procedure and
· Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor degree either in Accountancy or Finance with Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) or its equivalent
· Must be registered by National Board of Accounts and Auditors,
· Masters’ degree in related field will have an added advantage.
· At least seven (7) years of professional experience of which two (2) years must be in managerial positions.

REMUNERATION
· Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale.

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 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. Dead line for application is 12th November, 2013 at 3:30 p.m

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

xx. 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.