Job Description
Job Title: Accountant (1 position)
Location: Dodoma
Full-Time.
Reporting: HOD Finance and Administration
Duties and Responsibilities of An Accountant
1. Ensure all transactions are accurately done, recorded, and properly filed (manually/
computerized) competencies daily.
2. Posting accounting transactions on a daily basis using QB Accounting Package.
3. Perform the month-end activities as per the agreed organizational timelines (Transaction
entries, Journal entries, reconciliation etc…) and maintain all balance sheet and Profit and
Loss (P&L) schedules as required on a monthly basis
4. Preparation of the Year-end Financial Statements and provision of supporting schedules to
Internal and External auditors
5. Work closely with the Head of Finance and Administration to ensure annual budgets and
re-forecast align with program activities by carrying out financial analysis, preparing
monthly accounts and expenditure reports.
6. Carrying out monthly bank reconciliation of the various TMA Bank
7. Maintaining and reconciling debtors and creditors sub-ledgers in accordance with the TMA
Accounting policies and procedures Manual
8. Processing Salary remittances and other payments in a timely and accurate manner.
9. On a weekly Basis send a reminder note to staff with long outstanding balances on Travel
advances and Imprest to ensure TMA Accounting policies and Procedure Manual are
adhered
10. Filing of statutory returns and ensuring they are paid on time (NSSF, Pension, NSSF,
PAYE, WHT, WCF, SDL etc.)
11. Prepare and submit monthly financial statements.
12. Implementation of sound financial management, accounting, and investment strategies,
policies, procedures, and systems that ensure effective control and accountability of the
TMA resources.
13. Management of the general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with internationally
accepted accounting and financial reporting standards and preparation of final accounts
for external audit.
14. Preparations and Processing of staff payroll accurately and timely.
15. Prepare accurate work papers, schedules, and reconciliations for audit purposes.
16. Prepare and analyze the Monthly budget vs actual report and provide explanations on
variances.
17. carries out the procedures outlined in the internal audit plan.
18. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
19. Reconciling general and sub-ledger accounts and double checking all reimbursements
request against receipts received and issuing receipts for fund received.
20. Respond to enquiries from the Head of Finance and Administration on financial results,
and special reporting requests
21. Maintenance of up-to-date Fixed Asset Register.
22. Follow up and implement auditor’s recommendations (Internal & External)
23. . Perform any other duties assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications and Skills of An Accountant
1. At least a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance and any other equivalent field from a reputable
institution.
2. CPA candidates will have an added advantage
3. At least three years experience working as an Accountant.
4. Knowledge and Experience in donor-funded projects.
5. Hands-on experience with QuickBooks accounting software.
6. Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision and maximum effectiveness.
7. Ability to meet deadlines
Other Information
Your role as a leader
At TMA we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to
embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most
important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.
Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose – Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice
in their professional life.
Transparency-We are transparent to our members, staff and stakeholders in all we do.
Innovation – We are innovative in our designs and operations, using technology and modern
ways of doing business to further satisfy the needs and expectations of the customer.
Accountability- We are guided by the highest possible standards of internal and external
accountability to all our stakeholders and we comply with all statutory requirements.
Diversity- We cherish and respect diversity in terms of culture, religion, political opinion, social
origin and style of doing things provided the said diversity does not infringe the law.
Why TMA?
At TMA, our professional development plan focuses on encouraging employee loyalty and
satisfaction, set and communicate employee expectations, provide better work-life balance and
Tanzania Mentors Action (TMA)
HQ office Dodoma, Plot no 92, Itega Kizota , Tel +255 735850950, P.O.BOX 4278, Dodoma.Dar
Branch Office, Plot no 1486, Msasani Peninsula, P.O.BOX 105006, Dar Es Salaam. Tel +255
222600412/3, Email: [email protected], Website: www.tma.or.tz
opportunities for professional development, sense of freedom at the workplace, and training
to support their development and growth. It also mentors jounior mentors and help them act as a
think tank to other youth led organizations in the community.
TMA opens the door to a to volunteers at different positions such as Montoring and Evaluation,
Project Planning Management, Sales and Marketing to join TMA and its affiliated Companies.
Recruiter Priority
We want job seekers exploring opportunities at TMA and its affiliated Companies to feel
prepared and confident. To help you with your interview, we suggest that you research to gain
background about our firm and the business area you are applying to.
Your details will be treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.
Please note that candidates that do not attach their CV and Certificates will not be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as
part of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
• Please submit your cover letter (1 page), updated CV (maximum 4 pages) and contact
information for three references, not later than 22nd December 2023 before 5.00pm to
[email protected]
• All application for TMA later should be address to Chief Executive Officer, Tanzania
Mentors Action, BOX 4278, Dodoma.
• All applications for TMA SACCOS should be addressed to Manager, TMA SACCOS Ltd,
BOX 4278, Dodoma.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• TMA is an equal opportunity employer; women, youth, People living with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
• Hard copies, personal visits or phone calls to this office are discouraged.
NOTE: All documents should be in pdf format
Closing date: 22nd December 2023
Please submit your cover letter (1 page), updated CV (maximum 4 pages) and contact
information for three references, not later than 22nd December 2023 before 5.00pm to
[email protected]
