Chief Accountant (1 Post)

NATURE AND SCOPE

The successful candidate will be in charge of the Finance Department and shall be reporting directly to the General Manager.  

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess at least Bachelor’s degree or its equivalence in Accountancy; Accountancy and Finance; Business Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance or other related field from recognised University/ higher learning institutions;
• Must be recognized by professional bodies of accountancy qualification such as CPA(T) or ACCA, CFA registered by NBAA;
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a similar role from a reputable organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

• Supervise the accounts department and monitor financial information on a daily basis and ensure that accounting records are accurately and properly prepared and maintained;
• Co-ordinate  budgeting   exercise including   production   of   regular   budget   reports   and budgetary control;
• Chief advisor to the management and Board of Directors on all financial matters of the Union;
• Ensure that all statutory returns are prepared and payments made in time;
• Overall, in-charge of costs control in the Union using budgetary and other management control methods;
• Advice the Union on tax matters e., VAT, corporate tax, PAYE, withholding tax, to ensure statutory compliance and prepare the relevant monthly annual returns;
• Design and implement internal financial controls;
• Carry out transaction settlements in accordance with authorization  mandates and in observance of prudence and existing internal controls;
• Monitor cash requirements and financial position of the Union;
• Prepare all statutory and regulatory financial reports in line with professional accepted accounting standards;
• Provide guidance to the Management on issues pertaining to accounting as well as financial and regulatory reporting;
• Prepare and submit management, Board and regulatory reports of high quality and on timely basis;
• Analysis of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial reports;
• To respond to all Audit queries;
• Diligently comply with accounting standards, cooperative law, guidelines and regulations; and
• Carry out any other related duties as may be assigned by General Manager from time to

MODE OF APPLICATION AND DEADLINE

Kyela cooperative union Limited ( KYECU Ltd) is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address shown below, enclosing:

• Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position;
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable applicant’s contacts, postal and e-mail address, telephone numbers as well as particulars of at least three (3) referees (including academic or/ and from last/current employer); and
• Copies of relevant certificates, academic transcripts and birth certificate/nationality ID;
• Applicants who studied abroad must attach equivalence accreditation certificates from local authorities (NECTA, NACTE, TCU etc); and
• Birth certificates or and Nationality Identity Card.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania;
• Application letters should be written in English/Kiswahili;
• Applications should be sent in hard copies and softcopies of the same to be sent through the following emails: [email protected] and cc: [email protected]
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE:

Applications should reach the undersigned within 14 days from the date of the issuance of this advertisement: -

CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD,

KYELA COOPERATIVE UNION LIMITED (KYECU LTD),

P.O BOX 415,

KYELA, MBEYA

EMAIL: [email protected]