Job Vacancy – Project Accountant

Closing on: Oct 14, 2024

ADRA Tanzania is committed to transforming lives and fostering sustainable development and disaster relief. As an integral part of the global ADRA network, we emphasize health, education, livelihoods as a triangle of wellbeing for humanity. We consider targeted interventions to the most vulnerable as God’s demonstration of love and compassion. Linked to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, ADRA Tanzania collaborates with local communities to promote self-reliance, social justice, and human dignity. The organization’s projects focus on critical areas such as livelihood, clean water, food security, healthcare, and education, aiming to create long-lasting positive impact for the most vulnerable communities. Through these initiatives, ADRA Tanzania strives to empower individuals and communities to achieve a better quality of life. 

ADRA Tanzania in partnership with the network office in Maryland USA, Latter Day Saints and the SDA Church in Tanzania is planning to implement a 6-Months Tanzania Initiative for Flood Affected Communities (TAIFA Communities) Project in Pwani region. The TAIFA Communities project focuses on addressing this humanitarian challenge by providing food assistance to 600 extremely vulnerable households in Rufiji in addition to renovating 4 most affected schools as well as providing scholastic supplies to 2800 school-going children aged 6-17 from the most vulnerable households.

The project intends to hire for new positions as described below:

Date of Issue:                        Wednesday October 9, 2024

Application Deadline:            Monday October 14, 2024

Project Duration:      6 Months

Location:                    Rufiji, Pwani, Tanzania

Job Overview: ADRA Tanzania is seeking a dedicated Project Accountant to manage financial transactions and reporting for the TAIFA Project. The Project Accountant will ensure accurate financial records, compliance with donor regulations, and support project managers in budget management and forecasting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain project financial records and prepare financial reports.
  • Monitor project expenditures and ensure adherence to budgets.
  • Support the Project Coordinator in financial planning and forecasting.
  • Ensure compliance with ADRA and donor financial policies.
  • Conduct internal audits and financial reviews as required.
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve cost-efficiency.
  • Liaise with Finance Manager and ensure timely submission of financial reports.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA qualification preferred.
  • Proven experience as a Project Accountant or similar role, ideally in NGO or humanitarian sectors.
  • Familiarity and or knowledge in Sun-Systems financial software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Click here to apply and submit your CV, copies of academic transcripts/certificates, awards and licenses plus a cover letter (in PDF Format) outlining your motivation to perform the stated role. Please provide at least 3 relevant references preferably of your most recent employers.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ADRA is an equal opportunity employer. qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation gender, nationality or disability status.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Pwani

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