Basic Functions:
To assist the Director of Finance to manage the finance and disbursement functions of the Project as specified in the Financing Agreement and Operational Manual and ensure that expenditures are effected within the approved annual plans and budgets
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
She / He Shall;
Undertake disbursement duties within the prescribed policies and procedures of TASAF, in particular maintaining the liquidity and management of funds flow.
Prepare a comprehensive annual work program for the Disbursement Department;
Verify and assign right accounts codes to all financial transactions for booking in the system;
Process the transfer of funds to the Project Area Authorities for all
TASAF supported activities.
Ensure that all expenditures are done within the approved plan and budgets.
Check all prepared Payment Vouchers to ensure that they are properly supported with adequate narrations charged to the right expenditure codes before effecting payment.
Ensure that Payment Voucher files are properly supported and arranged to ease retrieval of documents by authorized staff when need arise.
Ensure that transfers and advances to PAAs and payments to sup pliers of goods and services and other approved commitments are done within a specified period. Notify payees and follow up acknowledgment of receipts of disbursement.
Countercheck payroll sheets to make sure that salaries are paid as per signed contracts:
Ensure timely remittance of statutory retums
Prepare Statement of Expenditure (SOE) and submit in time to the World Bank for application of funds.
Assess and compile capacity building requirements of the disbursement at all levels.
Conduct performance appraisals of disbursement using agreed upon performance indicators.
Be a member of the TASAF management.
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Director of Finance.
Qualifications:
Holder of Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting and Finance Business Administration or any other related field from recognized university
Must possess internationally recognized accounting professional qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA, CISA or other related profession
Must be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in the category of Associate Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) or Fellow Certified Public Accountant (FCPA)
At least ten (10) years experience in relevant field in Public and I or Private Sectors of which five (5) years must be at managerial position
Must have a working knowledge of computerized Accounting and Audit systems.
Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with donor funded project
High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels.
Ability to supervise, train and coach staff in relevant skills
Self motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality.
Key Performance Measures:
Timely preparation of cash flow schedules;
Timely disbursement transfer of Funds to the PAAs;
Timely submission of applications for replenishment of funds to World Bank and other Development Partners;
Existence of proper custody of Payment Vouchers and supporting documents
Existence of proper management of advances/imprests
Duration of Contract:Terms of Contract is 2 years renewable on the performance
Duty Station:TASAF Head Office - Dar es Salaam
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates who meets this minimum qualification and experience should submit an application letter. The application letter should be accompanied with detailed CV, certified certificates and names and contact information of three professional referees with their postal addresses, telephone numbers and email (if available) no later than 17th August, 2012 16:00hrs and addressed to:
The Executive Director
Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)
Malindi Street / Old Kilwa Road
P. O. Box 9381
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Please indicate on the envelope the post applied for
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