BACKGROUND
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a Parastatal Organization established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 (CAP.59, R.E.2002) and became operational in 1980. NIMR-Mbeya Medical Research Centre (MMRC) is one of the NIMR Centers located in Mbeya within the Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital Compound. The Centre is currently conducting research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, NCDs as well as other diseases of public health importance.

On behalf of the Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research, the Centre Director of NIMR Mbeya is looking for the qualified, experienced and well- motivated personnel to fill the following vacant position whose duty station will be in Mbeya City.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Candidate shall be participating in planning, directing, controlling of financial and accounting operations of the Institute/Centre.

REPORTING
The Project Accountant will report and work under the Head of Accounts and Finance Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i. To maintain proper books of accounts and keeping of all records pertaining to income and expenditure as well as inventory of the Institute/centre. Preparation
of payrolls and ensuring all statutory deductions are done properly and their timely submission to appropriate authorities;
ii. To timely prepare statutory financial reports and act as a liaison for external and internal audit matters where needed;
iii. To timely prepare periodical financial and management accounts to guide decision making;
iv. To ensure that all transactions are processed and properly accounted through the accounting system and comply with financial regulations and or any other generally acceptable accounting practices for management of public and donor funds;
v. To take part in preparation of budget and ensure budgetary control, various analyses and evaluate progress and results of the institute’s/centre’s projects and recommend necessary adjustment;
vi. To ensure that a sound and effective internal control system is enforced and adhered to;
vii. To review documentation for payment and preparation of payment vouchers
viii. To review all travel requisitions and imprest retirement for approval and posting to the accounting system;
ix. To participate in annual stock taking of the institute/centre inventory; and
x. To perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES:
• University degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution with a Certified Public Accountant-CPA (T) from the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA);
• A minimum of 4 years with proven working experience in the same field. Previous experience in Grants Management, international research organization or NGOs will be an added advantage;
• Must have an experience working with QuickBooks/Vote-book or similar Accounting software;
• A team player with a strong organization, planning with ability to prioritize tasks for both self and team to meet requirements and deadlines;
• Strong language skills fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili including presentation skills;
• Good analytical skills and ability to understand complex subjects, extract and communicate relevant information from data and documents;
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to organize time appropriately and effectively;
• Self-motivated; able to work independently under minimal supervision to complete tasks and respond to appropriate project authority requests and to collaborate with others;
• A team player with a strong organization, planning with ability to prioritize tasks for both self and team to meet requirements and deadlines;
• The applicant should be a Tanzanian below 45 years old.

TERMS:
One-year employment contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.

DUTY STATION:
The successful candidate will be based at NIMR-Mbeya, Mbeya City.

COMPENSATION:
A competitive salary will be offered as per Government of Tanzania Regulations.

All applications should be enclosed with certified photocopies of relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae. Applicants are required to submit their applications not later than two weeks after the first appearance (see the date above) of this advertisement to the address below.

Applicants are also reminded to indicate all contact information necessary with which information can reach them easily. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. In case you do not hear from us in two weeks’ time after the closing date consider yourself unsuccessful.

The Centre Director,
NIMR – Mbeya Medical Research Centre,
P.O. Box 2410, Mbeya, Tanzania.