SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is a local 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 Programme 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 implements its programs in the following locations Zanzibar, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Iringa. SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant Positions.

Job title: Accountant

Duty station: National Office (1 post)

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Roles & Responsibilities

• Take lead on the preparation of the annual budget in consultation with the Financial Controller, ensuring that sufficient financial resources are available to support the organization’s plans and activities;
• Manages the Organization’s funds and make sure the organization runs according to financial budget frame
• Undertake periodic checks of assets and stores, and prepare reports on the same for management
• Design and implement internal controls mechanism to ensure there is robust Financial Internal Control System
• Prepare and analyze periodic financial reports in relation to budget and advice management on a timely basis;
• Ensure that staff payroll administration is verified for accuracy, properly processed and that all statutory payments are made on a timely basis;
• Manage bank accounts including undertaking monthly bank account reconciliations and cash flow management in a timely manner;
• Ensure that all financial documents are accurately supported, approved and coded and that all cheque list, petty cash, Purchase Orders are maintained correctly;
• 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.
• Provide support to Program Accountants in all matters relating to Finance.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• University graduate in Accounting or Finance Management;
• Must be a holder of CPA and registered by NBAA.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Accountant.
• Experience in working with NGOs will be an added advantage;
• Experience of using Accounting and Payroll packages. Competence in Microsoft Dynamics Navision will be an added advantage.

To apply for this position, send your application letter by postal or email describing how your experience, qualifications, and competencies make you the right candidate for this position. Enclose ONLY detailed and updated CV with telephone contacts, email address and details of at least 3 referees. Copies of academic, professional certificates and passport size photo will be submitted by only contacted candidates for the interview. To apply please send to;

The National Director SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania

P. O. Box 80462

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

recruit.sostanzania@sos-tanzania.org

 

Please Note: SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and committed to keeping children safe from abuse and harm, therefore candidates applying for this post will be subject to child safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted