ACCOUNTANTS - GOOD NEIGHBORS TANZANIA

Good neighbors international(GNI) is an international humanitarian and development organization which is headquarter is based on seoul,republic of korea.it is in genera consultative status with united nations economics and social council(UNECOSOC).the mission/vision of GNI is based on the chrisitian spirit,works to transform the world to a peaceful and secure world where no one suffers from starvation,where no one falls victim to preventable diseases,where everyonr is conforted and respected with no alienation for any reason

Good neighbors Tanzania(GNTZ) was established in 2005 and its activity has been carried out in both Da r es sallam, Mwanza and Dodoma.in particular GNTZ  regional is located in mwanza has worked with National institute for medical research(NIMR)Mwanza center as a collaborative partner for NTDs(Neglected tropical diseases)control program  in lake zone since 2008.

Maternal health project

Was developed  so as to improve the health of a women especially women of child bearing age and their children, to support and strengthening health system so as to provide care to women and decrease deaths among women and children in 12 wards,kishapu,mwadui luhumbo , bunambi,mwadui luhumbo,ukenyenge,kiloleli,gofila,seke bugoro and lagano wards in kishapu district in Shinyanga region

Vacancies

Good neighbors Regional office mwanza is looking for motivated Accountants for shinyanga project on maternal health and child survival.

Position – 2 posts

Work place –Shinyanga region

Direct entry Qualification

• Diploma in Accounting, finance, business administration or any other related field

• Must gain experience in working as an accountant for atleast 3 years

• Must have sober habits

• Self motivated with demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleague in a team

• Must be fluent in oral and written Kiswahili and English

• Working with international donors NGOs will be added an advantage

• Experience in quick book will be added an advantage

• Skills and work experience

• Proficient  in computer system and micro office suites

• High level of integrity and ability to work as part of professional team

• Ability to self manage, achieve results and meet deadlines

• Willgness to work beyond the call of dut

Duties and responsibilities

·         Recording and reconciliation of project recoveries and income recognition

·         Establish and implement financial procedures in line with organizational requirements

·         Timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with organizational and donor requirements and deadlines.

·         Establish and prepare accurate and timely information for budget monitoring and progress reporting of programme funds and grants

·         Provide financial management advice on revisions of budgets, preparing periodical forecasts and any changes needed

·         Providing information to other department for budgetary purposes

·         Monitoring of the petty cash and bank balances to ensure sufficient funds are always available depending on the programme needs

·         Management and reconciliation of the bank and cash accounts, preparation of the weekly cash counts and monthly financial records including cashbooks, to be submitted to Korea Head quarter, ensuring financial and resource accountability and effective management for records as required for auditing.

·         Disbursement of cash advances and reconciliation to ensure recovery.

·         Control of salary payments to staff, including NSSF, PAYE, and SDL, reconciling the same and monitoring medical expenses, subsistence allowances, mobile phone usage, etc.

·         Collection and filing of regular financial reports and budget records.

·         Represent the budgets and finances to relevant stakeholders when requested.

·         The Employee also agrees to carry out such additional or other duties as may be required by the Employer from time to time. The Employee shall faithfully perform the duties stated above

·         Identify, establish and manage an effective working office for programme ensuring effective security(office security, guarding)

·         Manage the Visa application and related residence issues for international staff ensuring secure residence.

·         Undertake any  other  related duties assigned by Managing Director

Tenure and renumeration

• A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate for the posts

• We are equal opportunity employer

• Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable contacts

All applications (with supporting documents) should be sent to Managing Director through email (gntz.mwz@gmail.com) or address 367, Mwanza or hand delivery at NTD clinic office, Kitangiri, medical Research premises with relevant certificate, CV with atleast 3 referees and remuneration details

Note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers.

Deadline: deadline for submission of applications is Monday 20^thAugust 2014