Tumaini Savings and Credit Society Ltd ( 2 Vacancies)

TUMAINI SAVINGS AND CREDIT SOCIETY LTD

OPPORTUNITY

Tumaini SACCOS is a member based financial institution registered under COOPERATIVE SOCIETY ACT, with the Main objective of giving loans to members in accordance to Loan Policy. Tumaini SACCOS, based in Arusha, is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions

1. SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - ARUSHA (1 post)

1. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and provide income and expenditure reports both for internal and external use,

2. Supervise the proper maintenance of Tumaini SACCOS' books of accounts.

3. Prepare annual budgets, and annual financial projections

4. Ensure adherence to all financial policies and procedures'

5. Advise SACCOS Manager in making investment decisions

6. Maintain subsidiary ledger accounts including staff advances

7. Supervise and mentor the Accountant

8. Facilitate Audit exercises and inspections; and follow up Audit & Inspections recommendations

9. Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or SACCOS Manager

QUALIFICATION

• CPA holder or, Advanced Diploma in Accountancy from recognized Institution

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and Business Administration will be an added advantage

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Mature Christian, committed to Christian values; including integrity and honesty.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision. ,

• Ability and desire to learn new things.

• Experience with computer packages including Microsoft Office, and financial databases

2. DATA OFFICER (ARUSHA) (1 post)

• Duties and Responsibilities

• Safeguards SACCOS systems, maintaining and up-dating its soft and hard wares

• Monitor and update all Tumaini system licenses and advise management on appropriate actions

• Creates and captures all members' information such bio data, loans, other financial information, contract status.

• Prepares and distributes semi-annual and annual members' statements

• Properly maintain Fixed Assets Register on monthly basis and making sure it tallies with the system records

• Monitors and verifies office supplies, telephone usage and utilities (water, rent, electricity, and fuel) bills against budgetary allocations on monthly basis.

• Capture all financial data into the accounting system after authorization from the Senior Accountant; keep back up and file on daily/weekly basis

• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Qualification

• A holder of Diploma in Information Technology from recognized institution, having accountancy knowledge is an added advantage.

• At least one year IT experience

• Mature Christian, committed to Christian values and is honest

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability and desire to learn new things.

• Ability to communicate fluently in speaking, reading and writing in Kiswahili and English

Employment will be granted upon successful completion of all applicable checks, including last working history and Christian maturity. Only successful applications will be contacted regarding interviews. If you do not receive any feedback on your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

All interested Candidates are required to send application letters with CV to

CHAIR PERSON,

TUMAINI SACCOS,

BOX 805,

ARUSHA

Applications should be received not letter than 27 January 2017 official hours.

Source: The Guardian 16 January 2017