Job Description

Assistant Accountant (1) Medical Teams International Tanzania

Department: Operations Grey Sections to be completed by Human Resources.
Team: Operations Job Code:
Reports to (position): Accountant Org. Reporting Line:
Location(s): Kasulu Job Band:
Workdays & Number of scheduled hours per week:

Monday-Friday, 40-45 hours/week, occasional weekends, and public holidays FLSA: N/A
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Position Type: Regular Employee EEO Job Class: N/A
Travel: With Less travel Last Update: 05/04/2022
If Manager of Staff: Number (and Titles) of Direct Reports: N/A Total # of Staff in Team/Department under management of this position: N/A

MTI Calling

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides support in the implementation of internal controls for processing project-level transactions in accordance with GAAP, MTI Finance Manual, and donor requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Verify that all payment requisitions have been presented in accordance with MTI checklist
Review receipts, expenditures, purchase orders, distributions, and disbursement orders to ensure proper cost allocations and compliance with established regulatory standards
Maintain the cash book and all program vouchers and journals for the accountant to verify before posting to the general ledger, correct any mistakes and batch and file documents according to MTI policy
Ensure accurate record of cash transactions is always maintained; Monitor expenditure of petty cash and request for replenishment
Support in preparation of project financial reports by summarizing all the vouchers correctly and submitting according to the MTI policy
Provide technical support to non-finance staff on financial policies and procedures
Verify with Operations Department that the asset register agrees with physical assets and complies with MTI policy
Participate in preparation of annual cash flows and budget requirements
Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Accounting) is required.
Professional certification – CPA/ ACCA will be an added advantage,

EXPERIENCE

2 years of work experience in Finance & Accounting
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of non-profit accounting
Knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting software such as Sage, Unit4, etc.
SKILLS

Skilled in using ERP system to process financial transactions
Skilled in explaining financial procedures to non-finance staff
A good command of both written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills
ABILITIES

Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
Highly organized with good quantitative ability
Ability to prioritise to manage competing tasks
Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position may require occasional travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.