Project Accountant at TAHA (Tanzania Horticultural Association)

Project Accountant at TAHA (Tanzania Horticultural Association) June 2025 

Terms of Reference (ToR)
Position: Project Accountant
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Organization: TAHA (Tanzania Horticultural Association)

1.0 Introduction
TAHA
is an apex private sector member-based organization mandated to develop
and promote horticulture—including flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices,
herbs, and horticultural seeds—in Tanzania. TAHA’s goal is to improve
the growth and competitiveness of the horticultural industry in the
country for social and economic gains. TAHA serves as a unified voicing
platform for Tanzania horticulture, representing farmers at all levels,
processors, exporters, and service providers in the horticultural
industry.

2.0 Position Overview
TAHA is seeking a
dynamic, results-oriented Project Accountant to join our team. The
Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring effective financial
management of TAHA in compliance with organizational policies, donor
requirements, and national laws. The role supports budgeting,
accounting, financial reporting, and auditing functions to ensure
transparency, accountability, and value for money in project
implementation.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of all project-related transactions.
• Process and post payments, receipts, and journal entries into the accounting system.
• Reconcile project bank accounts monthly and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor project expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Maintain a fixed asset register and ensure proper tracking and management of project assets.

b. Budgeting and forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and budget revisions in accordance with donor guidelines.
• Monitor actual expenditures against budgets and promptly report variances.
• Support the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts.

c. Financial reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for management and donors.
• Ensure financial reports meet donor-specific compliance and reporting standards.
• Assist in preparing fund requests and contribute to the development of organizational financial statements.

d. Compliance and internal controls

• Ensure
  adherence to internal financial policies, donor financial regulations,
  and local statutory requirements (such as TRA, NSSF).
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing relevant documentation and responses.
• Monitor and strengthen financial risk mitigation and internal control mechanisms.

e. Capacity building and support

• Provide training and guidance to TAHA staff on budgeting, compliance, and financial procedures.
• Collaborate
  with program, operations, procurement and logistics, and human resource
  department teams to ensure operational financial integrity.

4.0 Qualifications
4.1 Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA/ACCA certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum
  of 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably with donor-funded
  projects (such as USAID, EU, UKAID, SIDA, UN agencies, etc.).

4.2 Experience

• Strong knowledge of donor financial regulations, budgeting, and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software (such as MS Dynamics, QuickBooks, or any ERP system) and advanced Excel skills.
• Good understanding of procurement and grant management procedures.

4.3 Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong analytical and technical skills

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