JOB DETAILS:
General Overview
The purpose of this position is to ensure the accuracy of entries; timelines of payments and financial reporting to the program are done without delay. The position holder has to perform balance sheet reconciliations and provide advice and support to staff in the areas of financial management.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 1-3 years experience working in the accounting field. iii. CPA/ACCA is an added advantage.
• Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, SFAS Rules, Time Management, and Data Entry Management.
• Knowledge of the full accounting cycle.
• Highly proficient in Excel and Word applications vii. High level of deductive reasoning.
• Ability to problem-solve and take initiative to resolve issues.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) in English and Swahili.
• Exceptional follow-through skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
• To participate in the preparation of the budget and monitor expenditures to obtain information necessary for decision-making.
• Prepare quarterly, midyear, and annual expenditure reports for submission to Chief Accountant.
• To reply to all audit and management queries and observations raised by the Auditor. iv. To prepare the final report for submission to Chief Accountant.
• To dispose of accounts records as per final order. vi. To prepare and affect the payment of salaries.
• To manage payroll.
• Facilitate deduction from salaries and submit to the relevant authorities. ix. Undertake other assignments assigned by Chief Accounting

General conditions
• All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age.
• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum vitae (CV) having reliable contacts (Postal
• Address, E-Mail, three passport-size photos, and Telephone numbers).
• Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
• Applicants must attach relevant certified copies of Academic and training certificates.
• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

Cover letters, resumes, and Education certificates should be sent via email to ras@songwe.go.tz 

NOTE: To be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB and LOCATION in the SUBJECT LINE.

Those who do not meet the minimum requirements, as detailed in the job description, will not be considered.