Closing date: Thursday, 29 March 2018
Type of role: Business, management and IT
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Salary: Competitive
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract length: 4 Months
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Application Closing Date: 29 Mar 2018
Interview date: asap
Start date: 09/04/2018
VSO is the world's leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role Overview
Finance Assistant will provide support to the finance department for smooth running of VSO Tanzania Country Office. Maintain accurate records of VSO business loans, advances, and allowances paid to staff and volunteers. Ensure all finance matters are correctly recorded on individual files.
Also Prepare vouchers for all payments and receipts and prepare cheque with adequate supporting documents for signature as necessary.if you possess finance skills and interested to this role, this might be your job!
Skills, qualifications and experience
The Candidate should have:
Technical Accounting Expertise -Minimum (Bachelors) degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree.
Good technical accounting skills. Experience book keeping practice and principle, knowledge of internal controls, general ledger, cash management and reconciliations.
Experience of financial reporting, measurement and analysis.
Experience of rules and regulations for non-profit organizations.
Knowledge of donor rule, regulations, grant funding policies, financial reporting, finance and procurement procedures , proven ability to develop and monitor program budgets, donor relation and compliance.
Financial and Information Technology Systems - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel particularly.
Over 2 years work experience in the NGO and accounting experience.
Planning and Time Management - Able to prioritize tasks, manage time and tight schedules, work effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Excellent team work
This position is open to national candidates only.
This is a national Role, only candidate with right to work in Tanzania should apply
If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.