Accounts Officer Job at the University of Dar es Salaam
POST TITLE: Accounts Officer
ORGANISATIONAL UNIT: University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
Centre for Climate Change Studies (CCCS)
DUTY STATION: Dar es Salaam
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Background
- The Centre for Climate Change Studies (CCCS) located at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary research Centre dealing with matters of climate change-related issues.
- These matters range from training to innovative research, and outreach programs.
- The Centre addresses these pertinent issues through collaborations with Local and International partners.
- Research in Climate Adaptation issues is among the key focus areas of CCCS activities.
- The Accounts Officer will provide efficient and effective financial services for the Centre.
- The Accounts Officer reports to the Coordinator, the Centre for Climate Change
Studies on matters related to day-to-day operations.
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KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To manage CCCS finances and financial reporting including a collection of
receipts for the Centre’s activities and travel funds; - Preparing the Centre’s monthly bank reconciliation statements and proper
books of accounts; - To reconcile the Centre’s debtors and creditors and ledger transactions;
- Preparing financial statements;
- Preparing payment vouchers on day to day basis;
- To issue receipts for CCCS receivable and obtain acknowledgment for CCCS
payments; - To maintain a register associated with accounts activities;
- To maintain fixed assets, register and ensure that it is up to date;
- To maintain Staff Imprest records and retirements;
- To prepare various payment schedules such as student allowance, cheques, etc.;
- Maintain spreadsheets and ledgers and ensure that funds are spent in
accordance with the CCCS budget; - Participate in the annual planning meeting, and preparations and maintenance
of annual program budgets; - Design and generate financial reports for annual, monthly, and ad-hoc reporting;
- Ensure financial processes and controls are in place and comply with the
University financial regulations, policies, and practices; - To ensure the remittance of all statutory deductions as per the law;
- Process invoices, follow up on various fund requests, Contactors and
Consultant payments in a timely manner; and - Performing any other duties assigned to him/her by the Immediate Supervisor.
Accounts Officer Job at the University of Dar es Salaam
Qualifications:
- Holder of a Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce/ Business
Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance or any relevant field
from any recognized Institution; - Â Working experience of at least four years in a related field;
- First Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Accountancy from a recognized University will be an Asset;
- Experience working with various financial and accounting management
programs; - Possess good writing, editing, and verbal communication skills;
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
- Ability to solve problems creatively, undertakes detailed work, and work well as a member of a team;
- Professional work ethics including, accuracy, efficiency, thoroughness, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and deadlines with limited supervision, and work effectively under pressure;
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; and
- Readiness to accept challenges and learn new things to cope with changing
demands of a program.
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Duration of the Assignment: One-year renewable contract depending on
performance and availability of funds.
Remuneration:
An attractive package will be offered to the right Candidate commensurate with his/ her qualifications and experience in accordance with Government circulars and directives.
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Mode of Application:
Interested candidates should apply in confidence to the Undersigned enclosing:-
(i) Signed Application letter addressing the list of competencies;
(ii) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and Addresses of three (3)
Referees;
(iii) Certified copies of relevant Certificates and Transcripts;
(iv) Mode of communication, e.g. telephone, e-mail, fax, etc.; and
(v) Recent two (2) Passport Size Photos
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NOTE:
(i) Applicants currently employed in the Public Service should channel their
application letters through their respective Employers;
(ii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview;
(iii) Incomplete applications will not be processed;
(iv) A signed application letter should be written in either Swahili or English and
addressed to Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Planning, Finance and
Administration, P. O. Box 35091, University of Dar es Salaam.
All applications must be sent via mailbox cccs@udsm.ac.tz with the subject titled
‘Application for Driver Position’. Submission of hardcopies will result in
disqualification.
DEADLINE
The deadline for application is 14 days from the first appearance of this
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