Job at Pasada, Project Accountant

Location
Temeke, Chang'ombe Dar Es Salaam
Description

Job Title: Project Accountant

Reports to: Project Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

To assist the project manager in coordinating and supervising all the financial functions of the program and the project. This shall include the timely preparation and submission of all program financial and accounting reports and documents including cash books, payment vouchers, bank reconciliation statements, budget compliance reports and any other financial reports that may be required by USAID Kizazi kipya project and to submit such reports in compliance with the reporting requirements of the kizazikipya projectTo advise management on the formulation, review and implementation of policies that enhance the financial viability, effective cost management and optimized resource mobilization and utilization.To implement the existing internal financial controls of the organization and the project and to advise the management if additional controls are requiredTo be proactive in the development and implementation of sound accounting and financial management systems and procedures for the organization for the organization based on standard accounting principlesTo coordinate all project finances and the preparation, implementation and control of the annual and any supplementary budgets of the organizationTo review purchase orders prepared by the project staff and to facilitate procurement of office supplies, equipments, furniture and servicesTo ensure compliance with the procurement policies and guidelines of the organization and the Kizazikipya requirementsTo maintain an up to date register of the assets and stores of the organization and to ensure proper accountability of the same including proper use and custody of the properties of the organization such as consumable office items and fuel to motor vehiclesTo ensure that the recommendations made or issues raised by the internal and external auditors are implemented or addressed without delayTo cooperate with external auditors to ensure that within three months of the end of each financial year, draft accounts of the preceding financial year are submitted for audit

Required Qualification:

Degree holder in accountancyWork experience in Donor funded Projects work for at least 3 yearsExperience in Various Accounting software packages for both International and local finance requirement including SERENIC Navigator, etc

How to apply:

All applications letters with detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates, testimonials, transcripts and names of two referees and day time telephone number for confidential contact should be sent NOT LATER than 22nd February 2018, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The contact address is;

The PASADA Executive Director
PASADA P. O. Box 70225
Tanzania, Tanzania.

E-mail: kitteka@pasada.or.tz