Country Project Accountant at DVV International Tanzania

Job advertisement DVV International Tanzania
Country Project Accountant
Job Title: Country Project Accountant
Reference Number: DVV/CPA/022024
Full-Time from 1st July 2024
Salary: 3,000,000.00 TZS – 3,500,000.00 TZS (Gross Payment)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

DVV International (DVV I) is
the Institute for International Cooperation of the Deutscher
Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. (DVV), the German Adult Education
Association. DVV represents the interests of the approximately 900 adult
education centres (Volkshochschulen) and their state associations, the
largest further education providers in Germany. DVV International
provides worldwide support for the establishment and development of
sustainable structures for Youth and Adult Education.

As the
leading professional organization in the field of adult learning and
education (ALE) and development cooperation, DVV International has
committed itself to supporting lifelong learning for more than 50 years.
Its vision is to fight poverty through education, lifelong learning and
support to development. For finance and admin operations DVV
international is looking for a suitable candidate for the position
Country Project Account.

Job Summary:
The
Country Project Accountant, under the supervision of the Regional
Finance Manager and management of the Regional Director East/ Horn of
Africa DVV International, will be handling the day to-day financial
accounts and admin tasks of the organization, including working on
project planning and budgeting, preparing financial reports, maintaining
the accounts of the organization in accordance with DVV International
and donor guidelines, ensuring that the NGO is in compliance with all
national fiscal requirements in relation to tax, etc., supporting
partners to ensure financial compliance, managing staff payroll
processes, and working on annual audit processes.

Responsibilities
Project budgeting and financial reporting:
• Preparing annual budget and monthly/quarterly forecasts.
• Preparation of budgets for project activities and funding proposals
• Management and analysis of financial reports and fund requests submitted by partners.
• Regular monitoring of the balance of funds of the project and secure the liquidity position of the organization.
• Ensure all relevant finance documents are sent to HQ on regular basis.
• Prepare budgets for workshops and other short-term activities as they arise.
• Support the function office for all other related financial matters and Assist the Regional Finance Manager where necessary.

Organizational Accounting (in accordance to the organization’s International and donor guidelines):
• Maintaining of all financial project related files.
• Ensure security of items in the store and ensure the inventory list.
• Monthly inputting of all financial transactions to the accounting software.
• Post daily transaction to accounting system, check payment voucher and journal, petty cash payment voucher.
• Prepare payment of monthly staff salaries.
• Manage procurement procedures in line with Tanzanian national procurement regulations.

Annual Audit/Reporting and Compliance:
• Facilitate external audits (preparation, accompanying the work of auditors, timely reporting).
•
Support correct administration of funds to third parties/project
partners and supporting partners to ensure financial compliance.
•
Maintaining close contact with partners of the organization and
providing guidance and training on financial procedures and
requirements, as necessary.
• Ensuring that the organization is at all times in compliance with the requirements of the Tanzanian Revenue Authority.

Education and Qualifications
• University degree in Business Administration/Accountancy from a reputable university
• Qualification of CPA will be an added advantage.
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Requirements
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a similar position with INGOs in a development-related field.
• Accountant experience of working with Civil Society and governmental partners
• In-depth experience in IPSAS accounting and reporting system.
• Excellent computer literacy, strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good knowledge of computerized accounting software.
• Profound knowledge and understanding of Tanzanian bureaucratic, tax and admin related structures and regulations.

Characteristics
• Ability to work independently with high responsibility in finishing tasks in time.
• Ability to work in a team and provide support and guidance.
• Ability to work with partners to build capacity in financial literacy and skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Excellent planning, analytical and organizing skills and strategic thinking.
• Open minded, takes initiatives and embraces change.

Female applications are encouraged.
Applicants should send their CVs with motivation letter and contact information for three traceable
referees to fheinze@dvv-international.co.tz until Thursday 30th May 2024 at 12:00 am (closing date for receiving applications), indicating position and reference number in the subject field. Only applications
sent to this email address will be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The written and verbal Interviews will take place in the week on the 3rd and 6th of June 2024.