Assistant Accountant

The Small Industries Development Organization is a Parastatal Organization established by an act of Parliament No. 28 in 1973 to plan, Co-ordinate, Promote and Offer a variety of services to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). As part of implementing its Organizational Structure it is hereby inviting applications from Suitably qualified, competent, committed and experienced Tanzanians to immediately fill the following vacancies;

Reporting to the Regional Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Holder of University Degree in Business Management, Economics, BA (Finance/Accounting) with experience of three years in service after attaining the qualifications.
Awareness of issues concerning the micro, small and medium enterprises sector.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A business-like attitude.
Computer knowledge in Micro-Soft application packages (Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher, etc.) is necessary.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The officer is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the Accounting/Auditing activities of the Organization within the Region.
Collects data and prepares budget proposals and reports.
Maintains assets, loan and investment register.
Prepare and interprets trial balances, balances sheets, bank reconciliation and other financial statements and reports required by law and Management.
Prepares payroll.
Administers tax matters and other financial obligations. Balances and controls general and specific accounts.
Checks to verify authenticity of source of payment vouchers for authorized signatories, stamps, date and amount, before payment is effected.
Perform any other activities as may be assigned by Superior.
SALARY SCALE:
According to SIDO Salary Scale SDGSS 1.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND MODE OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, applicants for senior Positions Who are above 45 years old and are currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
Applicants must attach an Up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers and at least three reputable referees (preferably work related for those Who are employed).
Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of all academic certificates With two recent passport size picture and birth certificate. (Form IV and Form VI results slips, testimonials, partial transcripts will strictly not be accepted).
Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the cv will necessitate to legal action.
Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAe. 45/25710110/140 dated 30th November, 201 O.
Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
ii) Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

All applications should be addressed as shown below, to be received three weeks from the first appearance of this advertisement. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director General. SIDO,
P.O. Box 2476, Dar es Salaam. Tanzania

SIDO is an equal opportunity employer, Women are highly encouraged to apply