Assistant Accountant - SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania

SOS Children's Villages Tanzania is an indigenous non government organization affiliated to SOS Children's Villages International, a worldwide child care organization that provides orphaned and destitute children with a permanent home and educational opportunities. Established 60 years ago, SOS Children's Villages International the umbrella organization, currently has Children's Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world. Globally, it runs the SOS Children's Village Programs which has two main arms, i.e. Family Based Care based at SOS Children's Villages and Family Strengthening Programmes supporting families in local communities. SOS has been working in the United Republic of Tanzania since 1991, and runs three Children's Villages in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar and a Family Strengthening Programme in Mwanza. Due to expansion of its existing programmes and opening up of the new Village in Mwanza; SOS Children's Villages Tanzania seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates for various positions

Reporting to: Accountant

Roles & Responsibilities

Assist the accountant on the preparation of the annual budget for Mwanza program.
Assist the Accountant in Managing the Organization's funds and make sure the organization runs according to financial budget frame
Design and implement internal controls mechanism to ensure there is robust Financial Internal Control System
Ensure that all financial transactions (including grant disbursement and date are correctly implemented according to policies and procedures.
Ensures all funds are properly controlled and that all administrative and financial procedures are followed.

Academic Qualification and Experiences.

University graduate in Finance Management or Accounting field
CPA/ACCA qualified will be added advantage
Minimum 3 years' experience as Accountant in a busy environment (preferably with an NGO).
Experience in managing Funds of Multilateral donors.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, send your application letter describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies making you the right candidate for this position, Enclose a detailed updated CV with current passport size photo, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees with their emails, address & phone numbers (Must include your current/former Supervisors). All candidates will be subject to child protection recruitment procedures and checks. Closing date is TWO weeks after the first Advert. This should be addressed to:-
The National Director
SOS Children's Villages Tanzania
P. O. Box 80462
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania