{"id":1414,"date":"2025-05-07T18:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T18:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/branch-accountant-at-hand-in-hand-eastern-africa-tanzania-hihea-tz\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T00:50:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T00:50:10","slug":"branch-accountant-at-hand-in-hand-eastern-africa-tanzania-hihea-tz","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1414","title":{"rendered":"Branch Accountant at Hand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania (HIHEA TZ)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vacancy Advertisement<br \/>\nHand in Hand Eastern Africa-Tanzania (HIHEA TZ) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in Tanzania since 2018 with a mandate to operate in the country, and part of the Hand in Hand Global Network. Our vision is to empower society, especially women, through the creation of sustainable enterprises and jobs. HIHEA (TZ) currently leads field operations through six branches: Moshi, Arusha, Manyara, Dodoma, Singida, and Meatu.<br \/>\nThe organization works with marginalized communities in the areas of economic and social empowerment using a participatory approach aimed at helping people fight poverty and vulnerability. The Hand in Hand enterprise and job creation approach is based on a philosophy of self-help, providing training, skills, and support to enable people living in poverty, particularly women, to build and sustain independent, market-based economic activities. This provides for a higher level of income for them and their families, which in turn contributes to greater food security, better education for children, and increased access to healthcare, improved housing, and overall improved livelihoods.<br \/>\nVacancy Details<br \/>\nPosition: Branch Accountant<br \/>\nReference No.: HEATZ BA 01\/2025(1)<br \/>\nLocation: Singida<br \/>\nThe position is responsible for effective financial management at the Branch level. Responsibilities include processing of accounting transactions, preparation of branch financial reports, and support on donor compliance and reporting issues in line with professional standards, and the organization\u2019s policies, procedures, structures, and systems.<br \/>\nDuties and Responsibilities:<br \/>\nCollaborate with the Branch Manager to prepare accurate annual budgets.<br \/>\nMonitor and analyze branch budget versus actuals, identifying variances and taking corrective action.<br \/>\nEnsure timely petty cash disbursements, accounting, reimbursements, and update of all relevant expenses.<br \/>\nRaise internal requisitions for all suppliers at the branch according to HIHEA TZ\u2019s procurement policy.<br \/>\nManage stationery stocks at the branch, conduct monthly stock takes, and analyze variances.<br \/>\nAnalyze all expenses in line with approved budgets and liaise with the Branch Manager and Project Accountant regarding any discrepancies.<br \/>\nTimely reconciliation and processing of branch liabilities.<br \/>\nPost transactions and reconcile branch operations (e.g., clientele, savings, loans, fees, revenues, commissions, etc.).<br \/>\nMonitor Branch performance and ensure accuracy of reports, sharing system reports with Branch Manager and staff.<br \/>\nAct as the designated bank agent to access HIHEA TZ bank statements.<br \/>\nEnsure timely preparation of bank reconciliations, stationery reconciliations, and expense posting schedules and send reports to the Project Accountant.<br \/>\nReconcile fuel receipts with work ticket balances.<br \/>\nServe as an approver in the MIS system and act as the point of contact on issues regarding system accuracy and availability.<br \/>\nUndertake asset coding, quarterly verification, and submit a signed list of branch assets to HQ.<br \/>\nParticipate in the due diligence and evaluation of customer credit applications.<br \/>\nVet quotations from suppliers to ensure expenses comply with the contractual terms of the project at the branch.<br \/>\nMaintain safe custody of passwords for computerized accounting systems.<br \/>\nEnsure proper record-keeping of auditable documents and source documents for future reference.<br \/>\nPerform trial balance analysis to guarantee correctness of balances and verify journal vouchers raised to correct errors.<br \/>\nDeduct and remit statutory deductions, where applicable.<br \/>\nSupport internal audit processes by providing necessary information and acting on feedback.<br \/>\nSafeguard the organization\u2019s assets and resources against financial loss through adherence to professional standards.<br \/>\nSupervise, coach, mentor, and appraise the Accounts Assistant at the branch.<br \/>\nTrain and build the capacity of branch staff on accounting and financial management.<br \/>\nUndertake other assignments as directed by the Supervisor.<br \/>\nJob Specifications:<br \/>\nBachelor\u2019s degree in accounting or finance.<br \/>\nProficiency in computerized accounting and other computer application packages.<br \/>\nHigh level of integrity in handling assets and cash-related transactions.<br \/>\nStrong interpersonal skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.<br \/>\nAttention to detail for scrutinizing payment supporting documents.<br \/>\nStrong analytical and report-writing skills.<br \/>\nBasic auditing skills.<br \/>\nEffective communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.<br \/>\nExcellent organizational skills.<br \/>\nCPA (T) certification required.<br \/>\nSharing is Caring! 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