Nafasi za Kazi mpya Za Uhasibu 2017 ICAP Tanzania – Accountant

Application deadline 2017-05-14

ICAP Jobs accountant

Kinondoni, Mikocheni Dar Es Salaam

Description

Overall Job Function:
Working under the supervision of the Senior Accountant, the Accountant will assist in the day- to- day accounting and financial activities and offer support to implementation of the organization’s accounting policies and procedures, posting of data and preparation of all payments.
Location: Dar es Salaam

Major Accountabilities:
 Assist the Finance Manager in managing the financial transactions in accordance with ICAP policies and procedures
 Participate in the preparation of financial reports as required
 Process payments, employee reimbursements and bank reconciliations
 Verifies items billed against items ordered and received
 Reconciles differences in invoices through follow-up with the vendor and/or other employees
 Manages petty cash disbursements after receiving appropriate approvals
 Participate in the preparation, management and control of the budget
 Assist sub-awardees with financial matters
 Process and record transactions
 Ensure adherence to government, donor, and ICAP requirements.
 Performs other related duties as directed Education
 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or relevant degree

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:
 1+ years of experience, preferably with a USG donor-funded NGO
 Advanced computer skills with ability to work with spread sheets, accounting software
 Fluency in English
 Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with the staff and office visitors
 Excellent organizational skills
 Demonstrated motivation, team spirit, and initiative
 Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time in a demanding work environment
 Strong attention to detail
 Must be able to work in a diverse team environment
 Able to work a flexible work schedule
 Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
 Conscientious with good attention to detail and willingness to do a thorough job
Experience, Skills & Preferred Qualifications
 Professional qualifications in accountancy

Mode of Application:
Applicants should send their cover letter and CV by 14th May 2017 via email, mentioning in the subject line: “Accountant Application” to icap-tz-hr@columbia.edu.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please DO NOT attach any certificates when submitting online.
Applications should be addressed to: Country Director ICAP at Columbia University-Tanzania P.O Box 80214 Dar es salaam.
ONLY complete applications as required will be considered and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an equal opportunity employer; women and people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply