Job Summary
The Assistant Accountant –Expenditure is responsible for supporting the financial operations of anorganization by assisting in the management of expenditure-related activities.
This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring expenses, analyzing financial data, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. The Assistant Accountant – Expenditure works closely with the accounting team to ensure the smooth flow of financial information and adherence to financial regulations in line with TLS Financial policy.
Scope of Work
- Monitor compliance to TLS financial policy and procedures
- Review all payables’ documents to verify completeness, validity and accuracy before preparing payments for suppliers.
- Ensure that all transactions are processed correctly and comply with TLS approved financial policy and procedures
- Process payments to suppliers based on reconciliation of invoices, purchase orders and receiving documents
- Monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels
- Ensure that financial and accounting records are properly managed, posted accurately and timely
- Maintain accurately the Petty Cash float and ensure that expenditures are made for allowed purposes as stipulated in the financial policy
- Ensure that all computations and payments regarding statutory compliance e.g., PAYE are being made accurately and promptly to avoid penalties and related fines
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and bring any material variances to the attention of the Finance Manager for follow up and actions
- Prepare monthly and quarterly budget against expenditure reports and submit to the Finance Manager for verification and approval
- Ensure that TLS expenditure reports meet the applicable reporting standards
- Support external and internal audit function by providing required information
- Perform any activity assigned by his/her supervisor
Qualification of the Applicant
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or its equivalent from a recognized institution
- Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in a reputable institution
- Familiarity and experience with international public sector accounting standards
- Familiarity and experience with Tanzania financial accounting standards
- Strong command of English and Kiswahili (written and spoken)
- Proven ability in compiling and analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports
- Experience in automated accounting packages is a plus
- Very conversant with spreadsheets
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to learn fast
- Able to work under pressure
- CPA and audit experience is an added advantage
How to Apply
If you have an interest working with TLS, please email us your application, CV and at least 2 samples of your written work relevant to this position. Explain in your application why you are the most ideal candidate for the job.
Send your application to: recruitment@tls.or.tz
All applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, Tanganyika Law Society, P.O. Box 2148, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JUNE 19, 2023
