Job Opportunity at Aga Khan Foundation (Accounts Assistant)

Job details; Accounts Assistant

Employer; Aga Khan Foundation

Job type; Full-Time

Deadline; 25/1/2018

Source; The Guardian January 15, 2018
Job Description
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denorninational, international development agency
promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social a. economic development in parts of Africa and Asia. AKF-Tanzania is part of the AKF-East Afri. regional structure that supports programmes in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. In Tanzania, AKF is managing a robust and expanding portfolio of multi-sectorial initiatives that includes programmes in rural economic development, education, health, nutrition, early childhood development and civil society strengthening. AKF has a strong team with operations in Dar-es-salaam, Mtwara, Lindi, Arusha, Mwanza, Morogoro a. Zanzibar.

AKF is looking for a dynamic and skilled professional who can take on the role of Accounts Assistant for the AKF Dar es Salaam Office. This position will report to the Financial Accountant.
Job Responsibilities;

Processing of payments including review of supporting documents for reasonability and completeness
Accurate data entry into the Financial Information System (iScala) and timely filling of all financial documents
Cash management including bank balances a. petty cash, monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations, cash replenishment and review of petty cash requests
Disbursement of payments to suppliers and reconciliation of payables and receivables
Raise receipts for cash received and deposits
Perform all Bank agent duties
Timely preparation, reconciliation, payment and submission of various statutory obligation
Generate and dispatch Rental invoices to tenants on quarterly basis, and booking A Al rental income received
Management of staff advances and accountability.

Candidate Requirements;

A diploma/Advanced diploma in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification
A minimum A 1 year experience preferably with a development agency or a non-government organization
Proficieny in an accounting package, preferably in iScala would be an advantage
Computer literate with full command over excel
Good spoken and written English.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter quoting the title A the position, a CV and the names and contact information of three referees (at least two of which must be professional) before the close of business on January 26, 2018, by e-mail to [email protected] or to Aga Khan Foundation, Tanzania Office, P.0 Box 125, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Please quote the title of the position applied for in the e-mail subject line or on the application envelope. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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