EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ACCOUNTANT
CUM CASHIER
1.
About
Tanzania Scouts Association:
The
Tanzania Scouts Association (TSA) is a non-governmental organization existing
since pre independence with scouting activities in Tanzania mainland since
1917. TSA was officially registered by the Government of the United Republic of
Tanzania in 1968 under the Trustees Incorporation Act (CAP. 318 – R.E. 2002).
The TSA is a registered member of the World Organization of Scout Movement
(WOSM) at case postal 241, 1211 Geneva 4 Switzerland. The TSA is operating in
the country under the guidance and support of World Scout Bureau Africa Support
Centre which is in Nairobi, Kenya carrying out WOSM duties.
The
TSA is a high profile organization whose Patron is the President of the United
Republic of Tanzania by succession. The Tanzania National Scout Council which
is the supreme decision making body is led by the Minister in charge of
Education as its President. On behalf of the National Scout Council, the day to
day performance of the Association is monitored by the National Executive
Committee which is composed of uniform and non-uniform members.
The
Uniformed Scouts are led by The Chief Scout (CS). Under the Chief Scout is the
Associations accounting Officer, The Chief Commissioner (CC). The Chief Scout
Commissioner and his assistants form the National Steering Committee which
performs the Management of the association through its Secretariat. The CC is
also assisted by Regional and District Scout Commissioners throughout the
country.
The
TSA is an organization run by
volunteers, however the day to day administration at the TSA Headquarter is
performed by salaried staff of professionals
who forms the National Scout Secretariat under the supervision of the National Executive
Commissioner.
The
Associations has recently revised its Strategic Plan 2014-2017 and came up with
new five years Strategic Plan for the period from 2016 to 2020 which has been
aligned to the Triennials Plans of WOSM (2014-2017;2017-2020 and 2020-2023) towards
achieving the WOSM Vision 2023.The new WOSM vision states that “By 2023
Scouting will be the world’s leading educational youth movement, enabling 100
million young people to be active citizens creating positive change in their
communities and in the world based on shared values”.
The
TSA new Strategic Plan has the objective to provide a road map for the smooth
execution of the TSA mission of contributing to the education of young people,
through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a
better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a
constructive role in the society.
The
Tanzania Scouts Association will celebrate its 100 years in 2017 by hosting a
Centenary Jamboree in June/July 2017. In commemorating its 100 years
celebrations, TSA has been nominated by the Africa Scout Bureau to host the
Africa Scout Day in March, 2017 as part of activities to commemorate its 100
years of operations in Tanzania.
As
part of milestones towards achieving quality and good scouting, and line with
best practice in good governance, the TSA now invites applications from
competent and qualified Tanzanians to fill the below mentioned position:-
1. Job Title:
Accountant Cum
Cashier
2. Job Description:
The
Accountant cum Cashier will be responsible for financial, accounting,
investment related transactions and oversee the day to day petty cash
management at the TSA Headquarters. The
position will report to the National Executive Commissioner. This position is a
3 years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
The
Primary duties include:-
i.
Ensures that the Association’s accounting books are in
accordance with current accounting conventions and legal requirements;
ii.
Maintains the Association budget, and takes necessary measures
to ensure that the activities conform as much as possible to the budget;
iii.
Prepares and maintain all
books of account;
iv.
Keeps custody of cheque books, payment vouchers, and all
other accounting documents pertaining
to expenditure in the Association ;
v.
Ensures that all payments are made in accordance with financial
regulations and the approved budget;
vi.
Manages petty cash
account to ensure adequate float is maintained to meet petty cash expenditure;
vii.
Prepares periodic financial statements to facilitate constant
review of the Association’s financial status;
viii.
Carries out cash flow reviews to ensure adequate liquidity is
maintained in line with Financial Regulations and Investment Policy;
ix.
Prepares Bank reconciliation and ensures that all accounting
transactions are properly posted;
x.
Updates register of fixed assets and all other
accounting documents;
xi.
Carries out Project accounting for the Association;
xii.
Carrie scout investments of the Association in line with
Financial Regulations and Investment Policy;
xiii.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned
by the National Executive Commissioner.
1.
Required
Skills and Qualifications:
This being a
very demanding position in TSA, it puts importance on demonstration of skills
and experience rather than academic certificates:-
·
A University degree or its equivalent
preferably in accounting and/or finance/commerce.
·
Must also have a fully accredited professional accounting
certification i.e. CPA (T) or ACCA.
·
At least one year working or field experience.
·
Proven experience in working with common
Accounting Packages such as Sage ACCPACK ERP.
·
Ability to prepare and analyze programme plans,
financial forecasts and feasibility studies.
·
Excellent listening, verbal and written
communication in both Swahili and English as well as interpersonal skills
·
Excellent skills in use of Microsoft Office
particularly MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
·
Be a team player.
·
Ability to work under pressure and meet set
deadlines.
·
Good understanding of Scouting.
·
Be a scout or be willing to be invested as a scout.
·
Age limit: Not below 22
years and not above 45 years.
2. Remuneration Package
·
An attractive
remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
3. Mode of Application
·
All interested
candidates are required to apply, attaching to their Motivation letter as a scout or willing to be a scout in relation to
the position applied, current Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic
certificates & transcripts, mostly recent passport size photo, the names
and full communication addresses (including contact phone numbers) of three
referees who can testify on the applicant’s academic abilities, working
experience and character.
·
Please send your
applications in an envelope
clearly marked as “Application for Accountant
Cum Cashier”and by email with the same subject, such that the same
reaches not later than 15th July,
2016 by 16.00 hours at the
following address:-
The Chief Commissioner,
Tanzania Scouts
Association,
Malik Road, Plot No.
1078, Upanga
P.O. Box 945,
Dar es Salaam
Note:
(a)
Submission of
applications is both by
envelope and email.
(b)
TSA is an equal
opportunity employer. Candidates from
dis-empowered groups are encouraged to apply.
(c)
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
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