Project Accountant - 1 Position
POSITION: Project Accountant - 1 Position
EMPLOYER: Management and Development for Health, (MDH)
Reports to: Finance and Administration Officer
Duties and Responsibilities.
• Processing duly approved disbursements of both cash and banking adherence to policy and procedures.
• Ensuring that all payment requisitions are complete with all the necessary support documentation such as pro-forma invoices/bids, local purchase order, selection minutes, delivery notes, tax invoices, etc. before making payment. Also, ensuring that all payments are properly coded and cancelled by PAID stamp.
• Recording and posting of approved financial transactions into the accounting system
• Making and processing advance payments including but not limited to travel advances, sub contractors/grantee advances, etc.
• Ensuring office costs are identified and correctly apportioned and charged to the respective projects/donors and other costs centers.
• Performing day to day banking activities and Report and highlight items of attentions to the management.
• Maintaining of accounting records and filling them in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in budgeting preparation process for the program and assist out in preparation of monthly and quarterly expenditure reports.
• Accurate, timely and efficient preparation of payroll as approved ensuring compliance with internal guidance and laid down policies & procedures.
• Prepare monthly statutory returns e.g. PAYE and Statutory contributions in a timely and accurate manner and to ensure all filing is appropriately done.
• Prepare and follow up tax exemption processes for the organization, Management and Development for Health. Prepare MDH annual returns for filing with TRA
• Ensure adherence to accounting and financial standards as per IFRS, ISA and Tanzania legislation, with comprehensive internal policies and procedures.
• Perform any other task as assigned by Finance Manager
Required Qualification: Education and Experience:
• University degree in Business, Finance, Administration or Accounting
• At least 2 years experience in accounting job.
• Professional qualification would be an added advantage
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Knowledge and experience on accounts payable, receivable, cash, bank, and maintaining general ledger.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing financial and accounting information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employees/vendors files.
• Practical knowledge and skills in Payroll preparations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, bookkeeping skills, attention to details.
• Skills in running any accounting software and the general computer literacy
• Ability to manage time and observing deadlines
• Honest and trustworthy, respectful and depict sound work ethics.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for the above positions should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, a copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three referees.
Applications should be submitted by Wednesday, 30th July, 2014 to:
Human Resource Manager
P.O. Box 79810
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
or by hand at our Mikocheni Office.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
EMPLOYER: Management and Development for Health, (MDH)
Reports to: Finance and Administration Officer
Duties and Responsibilities.
• Processing duly approved disbursements of both cash and banking adherence to policy and procedures.
• Ensuring that all payment requisitions are complete with all the necessary support documentation such as pro-forma invoices/bids, local purchase order, selection minutes, delivery notes, tax invoices, etc. before making payment. Also, ensuring that all payments are properly coded and cancelled by PAID stamp.
• Recording and posting of approved financial transactions into the accounting system
• Making and processing advance payments including but not limited to travel advances, sub contractors/grantee advances, etc.
• Ensuring office costs are identified and correctly apportioned and charged to the respective projects/donors and other costs centers.
• Performing day to day banking activities and Report and highlight items of attentions to the management.
• Maintaining of accounting records and filling them in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in budgeting preparation process for the program and assist out in preparation of monthly and quarterly expenditure reports.
• Accurate, timely and efficient preparation of payroll as approved ensuring compliance with internal guidance and laid down policies & procedures.
• Prepare monthly statutory returns e.g. PAYE and Statutory contributions in a timely and accurate manner and to ensure all filing is appropriately done.
• Prepare and follow up tax exemption processes for the organization, Management and Development for Health. Prepare MDH annual returns for filing with TRA
• Ensure adherence to accounting and financial standards as per IFRS, ISA and Tanzania legislation, with comprehensive internal policies and procedures.
• Perform any other task as assigned by Finance Manager
Required Qualification: Education and Experience:
• University degree in Business, Finance, Administration or Accounting
• At least 2 years experience in accounting job.
• Professional qualification would be an added advantage
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Knowledge and experience on accounts payable, receivable, cash, bank, and maintaining general ledger.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing financial and accounting information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employees/vendors files.
• Practical knowledge and skills in Payroll preparations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, bookkeeping skills, attention to details.
• Skills in running any accounting software and the general computer literacy
• Ability to manage time and observing deadlines
• Honest and trustworthy, respectful and depict sound work ethics.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for the above positions should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, a copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three referees.
Applications should be submitted by Wednesday, 30th July, 2014 to:
Human Resource Manager
P.O. Box 79810
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
or by hand at our Mikocheni Office.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
