Principal Accountant – 1 Post

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world class regulatory authority responsible for licensing, tariff setting and quality of service regulation of the electricity, water, and petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has the following vacancies for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to apply.

Post Title: Principal Accountant – 1 Post 

Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager
Principal Accountant will be responsible for ensuring smooth provision of financial services of the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To coordinate provision of support in ensuring timely and effective provision of financial services to the Authority.
ii) To coordinate monitoring of financial expenditure as per approved budget, procedures and policies.
iii) To coordinate provision of support in overseeing establishment and application of systems and procedures for finance.
iv) To collaborate in ensuring that all approved and normal operations pertaining to finance are carried out on time and according to approved budget.
v) To collaborate in overseeing prudent management of the Authority’s resources, including keeping records on their utilization.
vi) To coordinate preparation of time-based reports on financial performance.
vii) To coordinate preparation of operating and capital expenditure budgets.
viii) To collaborate in preparing annual financial statements and provide required support to external auditors.
ix) To collaborate in controlling, applying and monitoring routine finance functions.
x) To collaborate in monitoring and controlling all receivable accounts.
xi) To effectively supervise and guide members of staff reporting on the job.
xii) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience;
i) University Degree/ Advanced diploma majoring in accounting or finance from a recognized higher learning institution;
ii) Master’s Degree majoring in accounting or finance or business administration;
iii) Certified Public Accountant, CPA (T) or ACCA and must be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA).

iv) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting software;
v) A strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Public Sector Accounting and Reporting Principles; and
vi) Not less than six (6) years’ work experience in relevant fields.


Mode of Application
Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates, one passport size photo and names and contacts of three referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 15th November 2016.
Only short listed candidate meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be addressed to: Jobs@ewura.go.tz

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The Director General Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
7th Floor, LAPF Pensions Fund Towers,
Opposite Makumbusho, Kijitonyama
P O Box 72175
DAR ES SALAAM