Assistant Accountant Grade II - 2 Posts

On behalf of The Small Industries Development Organization  (SIDO), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts

Assistant Accountant Grade II - 2 Posts 

Reporting to the Regional Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities 
· Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the Accounting/Auditing activities of the Organization within the Region.
· Collects data and prepares budget proposals and reports.
· Maintains assets, loan and investment register.
· Prepare and interprets trial balances, balances sheets, bank reconciliation and other financial statements and reports required by law and Management.
· Prepares payroll.
· Administers tax matters and other financial obligations.
· Balances and controls general and specific accounts.
· Checks to verify authenticity of source of payment vouchers for authorized signatories, stamps, date and amount, before payment is affected.
· Perform any other activities as may be assigned by Superior.

Qualification and Experience 
· Bachelor Degree in Commerce-Accounting, Bachelor of Arts (Finance/Accounting) with experience of three (3) years in service after attaining the qualifications.
· Awareness of issues concerning the micro, small and medium enterprises sector.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· A business-like attitude.
· Computer knowledge in Micro-Soft application packages (Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher, etc.) is necessary.
· Applicants should be between 25-40 years old.

Remuneration
· Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scale SDGSS 1, or higher depending on qualifications and experience.




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 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 30th April, 2014 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

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.