JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Simiyu Cooperative Union (SIMCU) (2018) Ltd was registered in Tanzania under the Cooperative Societies Act No. 06 of 2013 and originally incorporated under the Cooperative Act No. 15 of 1991. The Union is domiciled and operates in Bariadi District, Simiyu Region.

About Us

Our vision is to become a strong Cooperative Union that provides effective supervision and management skills to its primary cooperative societies and improves the economic standards of farmers in the Simiyu Region.

POSITION: CHIEF ACCOUNTANT (1 POST)

Nature and Scope:
The successful candidate will report functionally to the Board of Directors and administratively to the General Manager. He/she will serve as the Head of the Accounting and Finance Department of Simiyu Cooperative Union (2018) Ltd.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the Accounting Department and monitor financial reports on a daily basis.

Ensure accurate preparation and proper maintenance of accounting records.

Coordinate the budgeting process, including the preparation of regular financial reports for the Board.

Ensure that all statutory returns are prepared and submitted on time.

Ensure that all payments made by the Union comply with tax regulations (VAT, Corporate Tax, PAYE, Withholding Taxes, etc.).

Prepare timely quarterly and annual financial statements.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control procedures.

Prepare and submit management and internal control reports to the Board.

Respond to audit queries in collaboration with the management team.

Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or Business Administration.

Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) or hold an equivalent qualification such as ACCA or CFA, registered by NBAA.

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in accounting and financial management from a reputable organization.

Proficiency in ICT-based accounting systems and financial software.

Remuneration

Salary will be offered according to the SIMCU (2018) Ltd Salary Scale.

All applications should be addressed to the undersigned and must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on [insert closing date, e.g., November __, 2025].

To:
The General Manager
Simiyu Co-operative Union Limited
P.O. Box 252
Bariadi – Simiyu
Email: [email protected]