New Job Vacancy at Medical Teams International Tanzania – Accountant | Deadline: 23rd September, 2020
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MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL |
Department Finance
Supervises Direct: Technical: NA
MTI Calling
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
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JOB SUMMARY
Responsible
for providing Technical financial support and guidance at Dar es Salaam
Office while coordinating with Human Resource, Logistics Team and
Management to effectively implement the organization policies and
procedures.
- Coordinate and supervise the accounting
operations of assigned office including recording transactions in Unit4
to while ensuring correct cost allocation and compliance with all MTI
procedures. - Support in completion of monthly and yearly closing
of accounts and balance sheet, in order to verify evolution of project
finances; flag any issues of concern to the Finance Manager and Country
Director for further strategic discussions - Support in
preparation of financial reports for all donor projects in accordance
with the donor reporting requirements 15 days before the due date and
submit to Finance Manager for review. - Record, analyse and
reconcile all payables and commitments in accordance with MTI and donor
requirements and ensure timely amortization. - Review of payroll
transactions, allocation and perform monthly reconciliation of prior
month payroll data with current month and submit to the Finance Manager
for review and approval. - Participate and provide technical
financial guidance and support during budget proposal process to comply
with the FOM and donor requirements. - Update the Bank
transactions on a daily basis in the bank statement menu and perform
bank reconciliation through Unit4 by 2nd of every Month. - Provide relevant financial information including documentation upon request for audit and donor desk review processes.
- Accountable for the appropriate use of resources in accordance with budget holder authority and MTI’s cost principles
- Participate
in capacity development programme for Finance and Non-Finance staff to
improve on performance and operating efficiency. - Support
safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an
environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of
Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child
& Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace
policies. - Work directly with the Payroll officer to complete
timely preparation of payroll and updating of the Partner Personnel
lists and perform reconciliation of personnel cost allocation to
different projects. - Ensuring compliance of PSEA policy and
provide updated data PSEA database on quarterly basis as well as
reporting any related PSEA issues/incidence to Country Director. - Coordinate
with supplier in Dar es Salaam to follow-up on delivery of orders of
goods/services made and obtain acknowledgment receipts for completed
payments to suppliers. - Perform any other relevant duties as maybe deemed necessary and assigned
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Economics or Commerce is preferred
- Associate Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) is required
- Full active member of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) is compulsory
EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years of work experience in finance management is required
- Preferably, an accountant with either logistics/procurement, or HR experience
- Experience working with International NGOs is required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
- In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and relevant donor requirements
- In-depth knowledge of preparation and presentation of financial statements and audit practices
- In-depth knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting software such as Sage, Unit4, etc.
SKILLS
- Skilled in using ERP system to process financial transactions
- High degree of analytical and financial reporting skills
- Strong administrative skills in managing documentations and project funding information
- Skilled in training and capacity building
- Skilled in explaining financial procedures to non-financial staff
- A good command of both written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills
ABILITIES
- Ability to respond to tight deadlines and changing priorities
- Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
- Highly organized with good quantitative ability
- Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
- Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Tools and Equipment Used
- Requires
frequent use of computer, including word processing, database programs;
calculator, telephone, printer, scanner and copy machine.
Physical Demands
The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; climb stairs;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and
reach with hands, and arms. - The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position
requires occasional travel to health facilities located in remote areas
with very basic living conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
- The
employee may be required to travel to remote areas where there are
potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme
weather, and very basic living conditions.
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Application Deadline: 23rd September 2020. 5.00PM.
Application Procedure:
- Interested
applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter
and CV ONLYsaved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY
with subject as ‘’Accountant – Dar es salaam” including 3 work related referees to; [email protected] - Indicate your Salary expectation/current or previous salary and Notice Period, at the bottom of your CV
- Indicate Clearly in the Subject: Accountant – Dar es Salaam.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is
not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities,
and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of
the job, department, or organization.
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