Background

Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity Tanzania (Ciheb-Tz) is a local NGO formed out of the University of Maryland Baltimore’s (UMB) more than 16 years of Tanzania. CIHEB-Tanzania has demonstrated experience in implementing Health Systems Strengthening & Health Programs including TB & TB/HIV projects, Quality Improvement, Laboratory Strengthening, Technical Assistance, Strategic Information, Disease prevention, surveillance and outbreaks response, Data analytics and DQA first as an affiliate of UMB and currently as an independent local organization.

Ciheb Tanzania’s vision is a community where health services and systems are of high quality with developed health sector and works to improve the human condition.

To strengthen its ever-growing team, Ciheb Tanzania is inviting qualified, competent hardworking individuals who wish to join our versatile team to apply for the following positions:

POSITION: Project Accountant (2 Positions)

REPORTS TO: Finance Manager

LOCATION: Dar es Salaam

Job summary

Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Manager, the Project Accountant will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, payment processing and record keeping in accordance with CIHEB Tanzania policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring that timely and accurate payments are made. Prepare all payments and make sure that they are properly coded and supported with relevant necessary documents.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of payment documents in compliance to CIHEB Tanzania policies and procedures
Coordinate with field teams for advance issuance and their timely adjustment / liquidation of advances & trainings documentation.
Ensure completeness of supporting documents in all respects which include authenticity of signatures, cross-checking attendance sheets and verifying payments made to participants & partners.
Process petty cash transactions on a daily basis. Ensure petty cash is replenished on time to meet daily cash needs. Carry out cash count as per the CIHEB Tanzania policy and schedule. Document the cash count sheets for records.
Assist Finance Manager in monthly bank & account reconciliations.
Ensure all the financial documents are properly filed & tagged.
‘Paid’ stamping of all the invoices and related documents before filing.
Ensure timely preparation of tax returns & deposit into bank.
Visit Bank for necessary collection & submission of financial documents.
Photocopies & scanning of all necessary documents/Instrument.
Perform any other financial related task assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Finance or Accounting or equivalent qualification

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

At least 3 years of experience in accounting and financial management.
Experience of working with Quick Books online or other ERP systems
Experience in working with international and/or donor funded projects including but not limited USG
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Proven knowledge of standard software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize competing demands
Ability to work effectively in a team setting and independently.
Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).