DFID TANZANIA VACANCY: ACCOUNTS OFFICER

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK Government’s fight against global poverty. DFID works in partnership with national governments, other development partners, civil society and the private sector to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Tanzania is one of DFID’s largest country programmes in Africa, with an annual aid framework of £150m per annum. A significant percentage of the DFID Tanzania programme is provided as General Budget Support (GBS) to assist the Government in implementation of its National Strategy for Growth and the Reduction of Poverty (more popularly known as the MKUKUTA). This assistance is complemented by programmes to increase wealth creation, improve the provision of basic services, and build a more accountable democratic state.

DFID Tanzania is seeking to recruit an Accounts Officer to join our team. The Accounts Officer plays a key role in the management of the day to day running of the Accounts Section.

Job Title:	Accounts Officer
Grade:	C1
Team:	DFID Tanzania - Corporate Services Team
Reports to:	B1 Finance Manager
Responsibilities: Provide overall accounts support to the DFID Tanzania office. Duties include: Process payments in line with DFID’s accounting principles. Ensure the Cash Book is 100% accurate, and that the balance sheets are reconciled at the end of the month. Ensure monthly financial reports are sent to DFID’s Headquarters by the stipulated deadlines. Monitor DFID Tanzania’s local bank accounts and ensure that they are not overdrawn. Liaising closely with the Bank direct or through the Bank’s internet banking facilities. Process telegraphic transfers and ensure timely distribution of cheques to suppliers. Ensure all debtors settle payments in a timely manner. Oversee the security and safekeeping of accounts documents. Ensure all appropriate accounts documents are recorded into DFID’s Electronic Document Record Management (EDRM) system. Manage and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and other service providers. Support the Finance Manager by providing accurate figures for financial planning meetings Provide cover for the Finance Manager where necessary
Key Skills, Qualifications and Competancies The successful candidate should have relevant accountancy qualifications, be numerate, have good IT skills, and be prepared to contribute to wider DFID Tanzania corporate and programme needs as necessary. Necessary: Planning and delivery of work Working with others Communication with others Desirable: Managing change Analysis and use of information Organisation awareness

Compensation package

A competitive salary with annual progression plus benefits will be offered for this post. This post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Appointment will be under local terms and conditions and is subject to medical and security clearance.

How to apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please submit your application with a detailed CV, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials, names of three referees with their contacts. To be considered, your application must be sent to the address below, so as to reach us by 15.30 hrs on Friday, 08 April 2011:

Ref: DFID Accounts Officer Vacancy

Attn: Human Resources Manager

DFID Tanzania

P.O. Box 9200
5^th Floor, Umoja House
Garden Ave / Mirambo St

Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

E-mail: Tanzania-recruitment@dfid.gov.uk

If you are applying for any other vacancy advertised by DFID, the British Council, or British High Commission, please state this in your application as we will be holding joint interviews for some of the posts.

Equal Opportunities

DFID is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community, and we actively encourage interest from women, ethnic minority groups and those with disabilities. Selection is on merit.

DFID operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). This means that any candidate with a disability who satisfies the minimum essential criteria for an advertised vacancy is guaranteed an interview. Please say in your application if you wish to apply under the GIS.

Interview and start date
Short-listed candidates for this vacancy will be required to attend an interview and complete a series of written tests. The interviews for the Accounts Officer post have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 20^th April 2011. The planned start date for this position is 01 June 2011.