Project Accountant (1) - Management and Development for Health (MDH)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a not for profit organization addressing

public health priorities by working with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children; as well as academic and non-academic institutions to address the problems of 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, now, seeks to recruit competent individual to fill the position of Project Accountant based in Kagera

Project Accountant (1):

Work Station: Kagera

Reports To: Finance and Administration Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

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 areproperly 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, subcontractors/grantee advances, etc.

 Ensuring office costs are identified and correctly apportioned and charged to the respectiveprojects/donors and other costs centers.

 Performing day to day banking activities and Report and highlight items of attentions to themanagement.

 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 monthlyand 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, Management and

Development for Health. Prepare MDH annual returns for filing with TRA

 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

Required Qualification

Education and Experience:

 University degree in Business, Finance, Administration or Accounting

 At least 2 years experience in accounting job.

 Professional qualification would be an added advantage

Knowledge, skills and abilities

The Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

 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

 Ability to manage time and observing deadlines

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

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, 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 12th October 2017, to the Human Resource Manager through

e-mail hr@mdh-tz.org .

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.