ACCOUNTANT AT Isimani Water User Asssociation

Ismani Water User Association (IWUA) is the first association of Tanzania managing a water system supply. At present the association is collaborating with two Italians Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), MLFM and AVSI, for the rehabilitation of the Ismani water scheme in the districts of Iringa Rural and Kilolo within the project titled “Improving on the water resources access and management for the rural population in Iringa Region, Tanzania”, funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iringa region and the two NGOs.

IWUA is therefore seeking to recruit 1 individual for the following position

Accountant

Job Purpose

To provide financial information to management of the association by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Report to: Manager of Ismani Water User Association, MLFM and AVSI Representatives

Duty station: Ismani-Khiorogota, Iringa – Tanzania

Salary: attractive salary

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.

• Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.

• Develop, maintain and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.

• Develop, implement, modify and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.

• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.

• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations, also following the constitution and regulation of the association

• Prepare all the documentation for the payment of the staff and pay the staff and the management.

• Prepare the monthly invoice water bill and follow the payments.

• Manage cash and bank account.

Qualification and Skills required

 Accounting certificate or similar

 Previous experience of at least 3  years in a similar position

 Fluency in English - both spoken and written

 Computer skills

 Data entry management

 Attention to detail

 Reporting skills and deadline oriented

 General math skills

 Availability to work in rural area

How to apply

Application letters, accompanied with updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating 3 referees, plus copies of relevant certificates, should be sent to recruitmentiwua@gmail.com

Note: Only the applications sent by e-mail are accepted.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2014