UDSM

The Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for employment on annual contract basis to fill the following post.

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Qualification and Experience: The applicants should possess the following academic and professional qualifications.

• Possession of a good form VI certificate.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution;
• One (1) year working experience serving in similar position will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of Procurement procedures and IT will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

• Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures;
• Knowledge of accounting principles;
• Knowledge of the preparation process for financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles;
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records;
• Skill in analyzing, preparing, checking and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts;
• Ability to prepare accurate financial statements.

Main duties:

• General management of TGCL accounts;
• Prepare accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the same;
• Receive payment by cash, cheques or any other forms of payment commonly used in Tanzania;
• Maintain accounting records and balancing accounts (double entry book keeping);
• Preparing and payment of staff salaries and student allowances;
• Using computerized accounting system and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Process bills for payment; File and tally deposits;
• Communicating with the bank
• Communicating with the German project partner;
• Assisting in the organization of TGCL events and other activities as directed by the Coordinator.

Terms of service:

• Contract of one year, and subject to three months probation.

Remuneration:

• An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.