Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Assistant Accountant

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare through National TB and Leprosy Control Programme has received funds from CDC from CDC PEPFAR TO strengthen TB/HIV collaborative activities.

The Ministry intends to use part of this funds to recruit competent Tanzanians on contract basis for a period of one year with a possibility of one year with a possibility for renewal.

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is seeking candidates for the following posts:-

Position: Assistant Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Daily payment processing (vouching) and drawing cheques.
  • Maintenance of financial records into a comprehensive accounting database system.
  • Facilitate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial report.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation.
  • Reconcile regional an district advances
  • Maintain staff advance/imprest ledger and reconcile and report 
  • outstanding retirements weekly.
  • Oversee preparation of payroll and ensure statutory deductions are
  • properly and timely remitted
  • Keep VAT and withholding Tax register and ensure appropriate
  • returns are filed as required by tax law
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Program the Accountant.
Qualification and Experience
  • Advanced Diploma or Degree in Accountancy from a recognized institution.
  • Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Computer applications.
  • At least 3 years experience in Development Partners supported projects.
  • Experience in using any accounting software is added advantage.
  • Good command in English.

How To Apply:

All applications enclosed with certified photocopies of relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae should be addressed to under mentioned address

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare ,
6 Samora Machel Avenue ,11478
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Attn: Programme Manager
National TB and Leprosy Programme


Source: The Guardian, 9th June 2015