Project Accountant - (2 Positions)

Project Accountant - (2 Positions)

Posted on: 13 Jun, 2024

Responsibilities

·         Provide financial and administrative support in the design, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.

·      Advise project staff on donor requirements; and provide training on financial management, recordkeeping, operational systems, and policies as needed.

·   Maintain audit trail for all projects matters i.e. proper bookkeeping both soft and hard copies and proper filling of project documents.

·       Ensure sufficient internal controls are maintained throughout the project life, i.e.  Bank reconciliations and all expenses are with proper approvals.

·         Maintain project fixed assets register.

·         Develop and monitor budgets for the project.

·         Effectively communicate with PASADA staff to ensure understanding of donor regulations, cost norms and requirements.

·     Work with procurement process to ensure proper planning, purchasing and distribution of project items in compliance with PASADA Tanzania policies and donor regulations.

·         Analyse project expenses, including PASADA Tanzania financial reports on monthly and quarterly bases          

·         Assess cost-effectiveness of methodologies proposed by the project.

·         Supervise administrative staff.

·         Ensure timely preparation and submission of complete, accurate financial reports and cash requests as per donor requirements.

·         Oversee compliance of Donor financial policy guidelines.

·         Oversee policies and procedure of Government of Tanzania relating to statutory requirements

(PAYE, WHT, WCF, NSSF, HESLB) and any other income tax.

Qualification and Experience  

·         University degree in Accounting and Finance.

·         At least three (3) years of experience working on donor-funded development programs and financial management.

·         At least one (01) year in a supervisory role

·         High understanding in procurement procedures

·         Experience in projects related to the following intervention; Economic strengthening, Youth and Adolescent work, Case Management, Bi-Directional Reference, ECD, OVC issues and child protection.

·         Fluency in English and Kiswahili

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