Overview

Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established on 2005 and our efforts work towards creating environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.

Good Neighbors Tanzania is looking for individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following role; 

Position: Accounts Officer (2 Post)

Reports to: Senior Officer/Manager

Location: Dar es Salaam

Contract Duration: One year (Contract renewable subject to availability of fund and employee performance) 

The Accountant shall have overall responsibility in dealing with financial activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly financial report (Budget execution status and Quick book portable file) for every month and submit to senior officer.
• Writing Bank payment voucher in separate books of every project appropriately with supporting document.
• Prepare fund transfer letter for all funds received for respective bank account on every month.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are done in accordance with the best financial procedures
• Writing checks for all approved payment.
• Prepare Income voucher for all funds every month, submit to senior officer for approval process and file appropriate.
• Prepare and Submit withholding certificate to Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) on monthly, Semi-annual and annually with timeframe stipulated by the law.
• Participate in preparation for external audits and review of various account balances, schedules and submitting all relevant information to the auditors in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform any other duties allocated by the supervisor(s)

Qualification, experiences, and competencies 

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum of 2 years professional relevant experience
• Accounting package (QuickBooks)
• Computer literacy
• Inquisitive and eager to develop skills and knowledge

Application Instructions:

• All applications should be sent with enclosed cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Division P.O. Box 33104 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), detailed curriculum vitae containing complete names and addresses (postal, email, phone), together with names and contact details of three referees to: E-mail: hr.headoffice@goodneighbors.or.tz.
• Deadline for application is not later than 10th January, 2019.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and emails.
• Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview, there will be no refund for the expenses incurred.