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Assistant Accountant at Medical Teams International (MTI) Tanzania

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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant at Medical Teams International (MTI) September 2024

Job Type: Full-time
Job Description

Department: Finance Work Team: Finance
Reports to: Direct: Accountant Technical: NA
Location: Kasulu
Work Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends and public holidays
Travel Required: Up to 25% Deployable: No
Supervises: Direct: NA Technical: NA
Job Band Assignment: Job Band 3 Salary Grade: Total # of Staff in Team/Department under management of this position: N/A
Date Last Reviewed: 19/07/2023  

MTI Calling
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
Medical
Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult
safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct
related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace
and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.
Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring
decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility
thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference
check processes.

JOB SUMMARY
Provides support in the implementation of
internal controls for processing project-level transactions in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and Medical
Teams’ Finance Manual and donor requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Verify that all payment requisitions have been presented in accordance with Medical Teams checklist.
  • Review
    receipts, expenditures, purchase orders, distributions and disbursement
    orders to ensure proper cost allocations and compliance with
    established regulatory standards.
  • Maintain the cash book and all
    program vouchers and journals for the accountant to verify before
    posting to the general ledger, correct any mistakes and batch and file
    documents according to Medical Teams policy.
  • Ensure accurate
    record of cash transactions is maintained at all times; Monitor
    expenditure of petty cash and request for replenishment.
  • Support
    in preparation of project financial reports by summarizing all the
    vouchers correctly and submitting according to the Medical Teams policy.
  • Provide technical support to non-finance staff on financial policies and procedures.
  • Verify
    with Logistics & Procurement Department that the asset register
    agrees with physical assets and complies with Medical Teams policy.
  • Participate in preparation of annual cash flows and budget requirements
  • Support
    the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through
    promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct
    provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation &
    Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free
    workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any
    child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and
    skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices,
    understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and
    conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of
    conduct and behavior expectations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, Business Administration, Economics or Commerce.
  • CPA Certification or working towards obtaining CPA Certificate will be an added advantage.

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EXPERIENCE

  • 2 years of work experience in Finance &/or Accounting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE

  • Basic knowledge of non-profit accounting.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting software such as Sage, Unit4, etc.
  • Knowledge of IFRS/IPSAS.

SKILLS

  • Skilled in using ERP system to process financial transactions.
  • Skilled in explaining financial procedures to non-finance staff.
  • A good command of both written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills.

ABILITIES

  • Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy.
  • Highly organized with good quantitative ability
  • Ability to prioritise to manage competing tasks.
  • Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
  • Ability to support Medical Teams’ Calling and adhere to the Medical Teams’ Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements:
The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequent
    use of personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other
    office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer
    printer.
  • Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
  • Frequent
    communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons
    of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express
    oneself.
  • Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder.
  • Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50kgs.
  • Seldom to occasionally positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or.
  • If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.


Work Environment:

The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
  • The
    employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where
    there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene
    facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.

NOTE:
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is
not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of staff in this position. Duties,
responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the
changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description
reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not
proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job
description does not constitute an employment agreement between the
employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams
International as the requirements of the job change.

Application Procedure:

  • This is Full-time Job, All
    interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their
    application letter, CV, in either PDF or word only, including three work
    related referee to: recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
  • Indicate your expected salary, current/previous salary, and notice period at the bottom of your CV.
  • Indicate clearly the position applied for in the subject line ”Assistant Accountant
  • Application Deadline: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­23/09/2024­­­­­­­­­ at 1700HR. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the
    interview. This position is open for 7 days only.
  • Female applicants are strongly encouraged to
    apply. Medical Teams is an equal opportunity employer and committed to
    having a diverse workforce.
  • Go to our Homepage To Get Relevant Information.

Warning:
Beware that Medical Teams does not charge a fee at any stage of its
recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing
application, or any other fee). Medical Teams does not request any
information related to bank accounts. If asked of any payment, please
contact recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org.

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