About the job

• Job Type : Full Time

• Industry : Finance/Accountancy and Auditing/Business Administration

• Education Level : Junior Level

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant (1 position)

Location: Dodoma

Reporting: HOD Finance

Duties and Responsibilities of An Accountant

1. Assist in development, management, and monitoring of project budgets.

2. Preparation of accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs.

3. Record expenditures, income, and any other related transactions, in the books of accounts

4. Prepare payment vouchers and corresponding checks.

5. Prepare payroll and other regular payments with due consideration to deductions (for advances, loans, taxes, etc.).

6. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations statement.

7. Assists in the implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of TMA.

Qualifications and Skills of An Accountant

1. At least a Bachelor in Accounting, Finance and any other equivalent field from a reputable institution.

2. CPA candidate will have an added advantage 

3. At least three years experience working as an Accountant.

4. Knowledge and Experience in donor funded projects and requirements

5. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

6. Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks, Tally ERP9, VoteBook.

7. Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision and maximum effectiveness.

8. Ability to meet deadlines

How to Apply

• Please submit your cover letter (1 page), updated CV (maximum 4 pages) and contact information for three references, not later than 22nd February 2022 before 5.00pm to application@tma.or.tz

• Application should be sent through email only and should note the position title as the subject line for example: “Finance Mentor”

• All application later should be address to Chief Executive Officer, Tanzania Mentors Action, BOX 4278, Dodoma.

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• TMA is an equal opportunity employer; women, youth, People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

• Hard copies, personal visits or phone calls to this office are discouraged.

NOTE: All documents should be in pdf format