JOB DESCRIPTION
\nFrankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) conserves wildlife and ecosystems, focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places. FZS maintains long-term conservation programmes in Africa, South America, Asia and Europe.
\nWith funds for biodiversity conservation from the development banking sector, we have identified the position that needs to support our projects in Serengeti, Nyerere National Parks, Selous Game Reserve, and the Tanzania Country Office (TCO) to meet donor requirements. We seek an experienced project accountant to provide backstopping to project teams to ensure that procurement of goods\/services, project reports, and documentation adhere to the financial policies laid out by donor requirements.
\nPosition title:\u00a0 Project Accountant
\nReports to:\u00a0\u00a0Project Coordinator.
\nStart date: \u00a0Immediately
\nPosition in the organization:\u00a0The Project Accountant will report directly to the Project Coordinator administratively and technically to the head of Finance. The Project Accountant will work closely with the Procurement Officer, together with Program Managers and site accountants, to ensure the timely delivery of ERB project activities.
\nKey functions:<\/p>\n
Full implementation of the FZS Accounting Policy & Procedures, preparation of accounts for sound and accurate management, reporting, and auditing;
\nWork very closely with our partners to ensure compliance and delivery of desired outputs;
\nEnsure that effective financial management systems are in place, sound control and filling; Ensure strict adherence to the approved budgets;
\nSupport the Head of Finance in the preparation of financial reports to donors and auditors;
\nEnsure: Financial reports are timely prepared to inform management; donor reports are prepared on time, and cash flow is available for project expenses and activities.
\nHelp project staff in linking the Grant Budget to the Grant Work-plans, so that the activities to be undertaken in the projects match with approved budgets.
\nProvide regular and timely summaries of fund status to the project Coordinator and Program Managers.
\nSupport for procurement procedures; work closely with the Procurement Officer to ensure proper approval, filling, and documentation as per FZS\/donor guidelines.
\nPrepare financial statements as required by donors, and prepare quarterly and annual financial statements as per the project agreement.
\nEstablish and carry out procedures to monitor and regulate own tasks, activities, and responsibilities;
\nProvide accounting guidance and support to partners; i.e., ensuring Imprest taken by partners are monitored for retirement on time manner
\nTogether with the Procurement Officer and Storekeepers, put efficient systems in place to properly monitor and secure the assets of the Project;
\nDaily recording of cash, bank payment, imprest, and expenses to the system; and
\nUndertake other activities assigned by the Programme manager or Head of Finance, even if outside the normal duties as per this job description.<\/p>\n
Job type\u00a0Full-time Job
\nQualifications
\nHolder of a Bachelor of Commerce and Accounting or Finance, Business Management\/ Administration or related degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA T) with a Minimum of 5 years\u2019\u00a0relevant experience
\nOffer
\nA 1-year full-time contract based at TCO Arusha with occasional travel to FZS project sites. Candidates should be considering a longer-term commitment.
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