Organization overview

The Zanzibar National Association of the Blind (ZANAB) is a registered non-governmental organization operating in Zanzibar. It works to strengthen and empower blind and visually impaired individuals by improving their understanding of rights, needs, responsibilities, and entitlements. ZANAB achieves this through awareness-raising, training, capacity building, and advocacy.

Position available

Job title: Financial and Administration Assistant

Number of positions: 1

Location: Zanzibar

Required qualifications and experience

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
• Proficiency in computer applications, especially accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and ability to maintain financial confidentiality
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Previous experience working with NGOs or Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) is an added advantage

Key roles and responsibilities

Financial duties

• Assist in recording and managing all financial transactions of ZANAB
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of income and expenditures
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Monitor payments, invoices, and financial claims
• Assist in budget preparation and expenditure tracking
• Support audit processes in accordance with donor and organizational requirements
• Ensure proper filing and safe custody of all financial documents
• Perform any other accounting duties assigned by the Chief Accountant or ZANAB management

Administration duties

• Provide general administrative support to ZANAB office operations
• Assist in managing office records, correspondence, and documentation
• Support coordination of meetings, schedules, and official communications
• Maintain proper filing systems for administrative and financial records
• Assist in procurement processes and office supplies management
• Support human resource administrative tasks such as staff records and attendance
• Perform any other accounting and administrative duties assigned by the Chief Accountant or ZANAB management

Important notes:

• Only complete applications submitted via email will be considered
• Persons with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply

• Assist in recording and managing all financial transactions of ZANAB
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of income and expenditures
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Monitor payments, invoices, and financial claims
• Assist in budget preparation and expenditure tracking
• Support audit processes in accordance with donor and organizational requirements
• Ensure proper filing and safe custody of all financial documents
• Perform any other accounting duties assigned by the Chief Accountant or ZANAB management
• Provide general administrative support to ZANAB office operations
• Assist in managing office records, correspondence, and documentation
• Support coordination of meetings, schedules, and official communications
• Maintain proper filing systems for administrative and financial records
• Assist in procurement processes and office supplies management
• Support human resource administrative tasks such as staff records and attendance
• Perform any other accounting and administrative duties assigned by the Chief Accountant or ZANAB management

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
• Proficiency in computer applications, especially accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and ability to maintain financial confidentiality
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Minimum of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance