Project Accountant - Management and Development for Health (MDH)

 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a not for profit making organization addressing public health priorities. MDH works with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, academic and non-academic institutions within

the country and worldwide, to address tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, maternal and child health and to undertake initiatives to advance public health research, education, and services for improving the lives of people. MDH seeks to recruit a qualified individual to fill the following position:

SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (1 Position - Dar es Salaam)

Reporting line: To Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities.

 Processing duly approved disbursements of both cash and banking adherence to policy and procedures.

 Ensuring that all payment requisitions are complete with all the necessary support documentation such as pro-forma invoices/bids, local purchase order, selection minutes, delivery notes, tax invoices, etc. before making payment. Also, ensuring that all payments are properly coded and cancelled by PAID stamp.

 Recording and posting of approved financial transactions into the accounting system

 Making and processing advance payments including but not limited to travel advances, sub contractors/grantee advances, etc.

 Ensuring office costs are identified and correctly apportioned and charged to the respective projects/donors and other costs centres.

 Performing day to day banking activities and report and highlight items of attentions to the management.

 Maintaining of accounting records and filling them in an appropriate manner.

 Assist in budgeting preparation process for the program and assist out in preparation of monthly and quarterly expenditure reports.

 Accurate, timely and efficient preparation of payroll as approved ensuring compliance with internal guidance and laid down policies & procedures.

 Prepare monthly statutory returns e.g. PAYE and Statutory contributions in a timely and accurate manner and to ensure all filing is appropriately done.

 Prepare and follow up tax exemption processes for the organization and prepare MDH quarterly tax return for donor purposes and ensure complies with TRA exemption requirements

 Ensure adherence to accounting and financial standards as per IFRS, ISA and Tanzania legislation, with comprehensive internal policies and procedures.

 Perform any other task as assigned by Finance Manager

Requirements

Education and Experience:

 University degree in Business, Finance, Administration or Accounting

 At least 2 year experience in accounting job.

 Professional qualification would be an added advantage

 Knowledge and experience on accounts payable, receivable, cash, bank, and maintaining general ledger.

 Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing financial and accounting information.

 Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employees/vendors files.

 Practical knowledge and skills in Payroll preparations.

 Excellent interpersonal skills, bookkeeping skills, attention to details.

 Skills in running any accounting software and the general computer literacy

 Budgeting and work plan experience of at least 2 years.

 Experience in managing donor funded finances

 Experience in working with sub grantees on financial management.

 Ability to manage time and observing deadlines

 Honest and trustworthy, respectful and depict sound work ethics.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter indicating clearly the position applied for, a detailed copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees.

Applications should be submitted by Friday 30th December, 2016, to the Human Resource Manager through e-mail hr@mdh-tz.org or dropped by hand at the MDH Head Office in Mikocheni, along Mwai Kibaki Road, Plot No. 802.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.