FWITC
Accountant/Administrator
The
Private Forestry Programme (PFP) is a bilateral initiative between the
Governments of Finland and Tanzania. The Programme increases income in the
Southern Highlands through science-based private plantation forestry, and by
strengthening forest industries.
Private
Forestry Programme (PFP) wishes to recruit FWITC Accountant /Administrator
The
FWITC Accountant/Administrator will be members of the PFP team.
Accountant/Administrator
will report directly to the Centre Manager and through him/her to the Team
Leader.
They
will strengthen the office support to ongoing programme reporting and
implementation as timely as requested.
Position
and specific requirements are:
FWITC
Accountant/Administrator
Duty
station: Mafinga at FWITC, Tanzania,
Minimum
qualifications
A
degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related qualifications
Holder
of CPA (T) or ACCA professional certification is desirable
At
least three (3) years’ experience in accounting and administration
Experience in working in an international organisation that works with partners
is an added advantage
Experience in working in a training institution is an added advantage
Proficient
in computer software applications including at least one accounting/financial
software and one administrational (HR, asset keeping, student roster keeping,
etc.) software
Experience with internal control and financial systems review is desired
Self-motivated,
persistent, resolute and able to deliver without close supervision
Confidentiality, integrity, accountability and attention to details
Duties
and responsibilities:
The
specific tasks to be carried out will include but not be limited to:
Become
proficient in and operate programme TATI accounting system. Set up FWITC
accounting system in accordance with the previously prepared chart of accounts
Become
proficient in and operate FWITC administrational system. Keep staff and student
records.
Work
as the front desk of FWITC and be the contact person in all day-to-day
administrational and student matters
Prepare invoices and ensure timely payment for all FWITC courses, services and
products
Ensure
that a register is maintained by the guards of all assets moving in and out of
the centre and check asset movements every week
Keep
and maintain up dated registers of fixed assets and stocks of consumables
All
procurement requests, travel requests, payments (including reimbursements), and
invoices to be approved by Team Leader, National Private Forestry Advisor or
Capacity Building and Communications Advisor
Ensure
proper use of programme vehicles and fuel in collaboration with Centre Manager
Advise
Centre Manager on all invoicing opportunities to improve financial viability of
the FWITC
Maintain the billing folders for all training programmes, with all the
appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly
invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.
Work
with the cash receipts to reconcile variances that occur in the application of
cash and bank statements each month.
Generate and distribute receivables reports every 2 weeks and monthly
profitability reports.
Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet, income statement and changes in
financial position/budget variance analysis.
Prepare local property and business tax returns.
Manage
FWITC Petty cash system
Provide year-end support of auditor requirements, which may include research
and reconcilement.
Other
duties as may be reasonably assigned from time to time
How To
Apply
If you
are fully qualified for the above position and are ready to commit to
delivering the required outputs, send your current CV and application letter,
in English, by email to: hr@privateforestry.or.tz
The
deadline for receiving applications is June 10th 2018.
Please
quote the position you are applying for in your email subject. While we thank
all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.