Senior Cluster AccountantWorld Vision is a Christian Development, Relief and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities tovercome poverty and injustice. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment
World Vision Tanzania is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position:
Job Ref No: WVT/P&C/FY14/33
Job Title: Senior Cluster Accountant
Reports to: Cluster Team Leader
Location; Korogwe/Cluster Office
Purpose of the position:
To provide technical support on matters of financial management in the cluster through analytical review of projects reports, risk assessment on activities being implemented, performance management of the projects within the cluster and provide timely and accurate feedback for management informed decision making.
Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Major Responsibilities;
Coordinate Projects Budget processes and review within a Cluster in collaboration with Project coordinators and ensure that activities are implemented within approved budgets.
Coordinate preparation, review and timely submission of Projects financial reports.
Ensure Cluster’s Balance sheet items are well managed as per FFM
Ensures a sound internal control system is in place and being observed throughout the cluster with no element of Fraud perpetration
Ensure that there is adequate cash management within the cluster and Bank reconciliations are always cleans.
Ensure that projects fixed assets are well managed within cluster as well as inventories.
Ensure that cluster payments are made on time and that they are supported with adequate backup as per FFM.
Ensure all procurement issues within the cluster receive appropriate attention, done as per policy & standards set and on timely manner
Review all Audit reports to establish key observations / recommendations by auditor and share the same for adequate implementation at the project. Follow up with projects on implementation status to ensure timely responses as per agreed standards and Non-recurring Audit issues
Conduct Monitoring and capacity building session on financial related matters within a cluster to finance and non finance staff.
Management of local partners; carry out finance capacity assessment for before engagement, conduct monitoring visits for review and capacity building.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or related fields.
Experience: 2 – 4 years
Preferred: MBA, ACCA, CPA
Technical Skills & Abilities:
Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word & Sun-systems software.
Demonstrated ability in supervision
Good planning and organizational skills
Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff-related to work environment needs
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Field work
Travel: 20% Domestic travel is required.
On call: 10%