About the job

• Job Type : Full Time

• Industry : Finance/Accountancy and Auditing/Business Administration

• Education Level : Senior level

Job Description

The Tanzania Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira (MUM) Activity funded by USAID/Tanzania and implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest for qualified candidates to fill various positions. The purpose of Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira (MUM) Activity is to expand and sustain the provision and governance of WASH services by increasing access to sustainable water services, Increasing access to finance for water, sanitation, and hygiene: Strengthening the market for sanitation products and services, and strengthening basin water boards and water user associations for stewardship of water resources

General Qualifications

•  Must be computer literate (in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
•  Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Must also be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Professional fluency in English and Swahili is required for verbal and written communication
• Experience delivering services in Tanzania, working successfully within a team environment;
• Please note : Only Tanzanian citizens are eligible for this positions 

Responsibilities 

Working under the direction of the Director of Administration and finance, the Accountant Assistant will be:

Responsible for executing GFRA accounting and financial control systems and ensuring that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to meet Tetra Tech ARD accounting Standards. The Accountant Assistant will assist with all bookkeeping, bank accounts and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation Specific areas of responsibility include financial report preparation, payroll preparation, review and submission to Tetra Tech ARD Home Office, cash flow management. The accountant assistant will maintain and update accounting and financial control systems in accordance with USAID regulations (expenses are reasonable, allowable and allocable) such that Tetra Tech ARD policy transactions are conducted, processed and recorded as stipulated by the system

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or other relevant discipline.

Experience 

• Minimum in 4 years' experience in Accounting or equivalent  position.
• Experience working on a similar position for an international organization is preferred 
• Knowledge of QuickBooks is required