Background

Tabora Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (TUWASA) is inviting qualified and motivated Tanzanians to apply for the position of Accounts Officer. The successful candidate will support financial operations, payment verification, reconciliation activities, and accounting record management at TUWASA Headquarters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check recorded payments and receipts in the cash book.
• Verify suppliers’ invoices before payment processing.
• Reconcile creditors’ subsidiary ledgers against suppliers’ statements of accounts and recommend payments.
• Verify Journal Vouchers (JV) for general ledger and subsidiary ledger entries.
• Prepare daily reports on payments made and collections received.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Commerce (majoring in Finance and Accounting)
• Any other related qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be ICT literate with good interpersonal skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Ability to prepare and reconcile accounting records accurately.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and accounting systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.

Terms of Employment

• One-year volunteer contract.
• Remuneration will be in accordance with Government Volunteers Guidelines.

• Check recorded payments and receipts in the cash book.
• Verify suppliers’ invoices before payment processing.
• Reconcile creditors’ subsidiary ledgers against suppliers’ statements of accounts and recommend payments.
• Verify Journal Vouchers (JV) for general ledger and subsidiary ledger entries.
• Prepare daily reports on payments made and collections received.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Ability to prepare and reconcile accounting records accurately.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and accounting systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
• ICT literate with good interpersonal skills.

• Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Commerce (majoring in Finance and Accounting)
• Any other related qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be ICT literate with good interpersonal skills.
• Must hold a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree from a government-recognized institution.
• Must have two guarantors who are public servants.
• Must provide a confirmation letter from Local Government Authority.