REQUIRED
POST: SENIOR PROGRAM ACCOUNTANT
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM TRCS
HQ
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
PROJECT END: ONE YEAR PROGRAM
Major responsibilities:
Senior LIFE program accountant should perform complex accounting
activities and financial analyses of the LIFE program.
His/her
day-to-day responsibilities include:
§ Analyzing complex LIFE program financial reports and records
§ Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves,
assets and expenditures
§ Reviewing journal entries of junior accountants to ensure
accuracy
§ Training and mentoring junior staff
§ Performing variance analyses and preparing account
reconciliations
§ Assisting with financial and tax audits: utilizing hands-on
accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles
and program practices
§ Documenting and monitoring internal controls in support of
auditing team
§ Coordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives
with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments
§ Senior program accountant should work closely with Program
accountant and liaise between junior accountants and accounting managers and
directors, serving to enforce and monitor compliance with Tanzania Red Cross
Society -wide accounting policies and procedures
§ Facilitates timely payments of LIFE staff salaries, CHBCP
allowances and regional working advances.
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Essential skills for senior
accountants:
§ Should acquire a bachelor degree in accounting most preferable
CPA and three years working experience in health programs
§ M- Pesa payments system
experience is an added advantage
§ Highly detail-oriented and organized
§ Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
§ Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
with different levels of employees
§ Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
§ The
ability to plan and strategize at a senior level
§ A
persuasive and confident approach to creative projects
§ Excellent
written and oral communication skills
§ Effective
team management capabilities
§ A keen
attention to detail and budgetary restraints
§ The
willingness to note relevant trends and develop ideas
§ The
ability to work as an authoritative figure in a busy team
§ A senior program accountant, professionals must demonstrate
expert knowledge of accounting principles and familiarity accounting software
and programs, as well as an ability to grasp Tanzania Red cross financial
policies and protocols.
If you are interested in the
positions, apply by sending a brief application letter, clearly stating why you
should be considered for the position and how you will add value. With the
letter, concise curriculum vitae should be enclosed showing briefly your achievement
/accomplishments for you to deserve to be considered for the position.
Nafasi za kazi ya Cashier Zanzibar
Deadline: 15th September, 2015
Applications should be addressed to:
Deputy
Secretary General
Head
Office, Plot No. 53, Block C Mikocheni,
Old Bagamoyo Road, P.O. Box 1133,
Dar es Salaam