Reference Number: KSI/TZ/ACT-01-11
KickStart International is an award winning non-profit social enterprise with a mission to help millions of people in developing countries escape from poverty and to “kickstart” sustainable economic growth.
KickStart develops simple money-making tools and markets them to poor, entrepreneurial persons who use them to start profitable new businesses, increase their family wealth and boost local economic growth.
The organization is recruiting A Tanzanian national for a qualified,
enthusiastic Tanzanian Country
Accountant. This person will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and will
report to the Country Director. KickStart International is an award winning non-profit social enterprise with a mission to help millions of people in developing countries escape from poverty and to “kickstart” sustainable economic growth.
KickStart develops simple money-making tools and markets them to poor, entrepreneurial persons who use them to start profitable new businesses, increase their family wealth and boost local economic growth.
The Country Accountant is responsible for running and continually improving the organization’s Financial and Accounting needs in Tanzania. The Country Accountant shall be the Certifying Officer on all matters relating to Finance & Accounting and is also responsible for managing project funds accounting.
Principle Accountabilities
- Responsible
for financial accounting, analysis and reporting,
- Assist
the Country Director and functional heads in the annual budget
preparation,
- Budget
monitoring and reporting, following up on the budget versus actual
variance analysis,
- Prepare
financial reports and schedules for the internal and annual audits,
- Manage
and build capacities of the finance department staff through training and
mentorship,
- Perform
or cause to be performed monthly reconciliations of Sub Ledgers to the
General Ledger – Bank, debtor, staff, creditor, intercompany, fixed
assets, inventory and cash flow projections,
- Accurately
maintain the Fixed Asset Register and perform monthly fixed asset
reconciliations to the General Ledger by generating schedules of plant,
property and equipment movement every month against the General Ledger,
- Generate
the periodic reports and analysis of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement,
cash flow Statements,
- Periodically
examine restricted funds financial reports to ensure their accuracy and
compliance of their contents against financial performance, physical
progress indicators and compliance with the restricted grant agreements,
- Maintain
all financial files and records safely, securely and accurately,
- Evaluate
and examine internal controls, policies, procedures and systems put in
place to ensure these are operating optimally to protect the assets of the
organization, integrity of financial information and the efficient and
effective use of resources at the office,
- Maintain
a working relationship with external auditors, manage the annual audit
process and develop action plans on annual audit findings and response to
management letter issues,
- Regularly
review transactions to ensure they are coded to their correct account
codes and cost centers and follow laid down workflows as specified in the
ERP.
Skills and competencies
- Minimum
qualifications should include Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting
Option)
- Must
be a Certified Public Accountant
- At
least 5 years post qualification experience in an accounting/finance
environment.
- Meticulous
and attentive to details with strong analytical skills able to discern financial
information
- Must
have in depth understanding of accounting systems and principles
- Hands
on and self driven strategic thinker who is creative and innovative
- Strong
computer skills – MS Office and accounting software
- Capable
planner, manager and team, player with good leadership and managerial
skills able to communicate effectively and work both vertically and
horizontally in a cross functional environment.
- Fluent
in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Our commitment to our employees and our mission is strong.
If you are ready for a new career adventure, in the fast paced world of global non-profit social enterprise; then let KickStart kick-start your career.
How to apply
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
KickStart applies an open and competitive recruitment process.
Candidates for this position are taken through a written aptitude test that evaluates certain numeric and reasoning skills of a candidate before undergoing an interactive interview session about the candidate’s knowledge, skills and ability on the job.
If you believe you have what it takes to handle this challenging position, kindly email your one page Application letter together with your detailed CV, clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line of your email to hrtz@kickstart.org by 22 December 2011.
Please indicate the job reference Country Accountant: KSI/TZ/ACT-01-11 as your email subject.
For more information about KickStart International and a full job description of this role visit our site at www.kickstart.org. We regret that only Short listed candidates will be contacted.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply
Please note that application deadline is subject to hiring a suitable candidate.
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