The Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community (EAC) is looking for: Accounts Clerk
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.The EU Delegation to the United Republic of Tanzania and to the East African Community, Dar es Salaam works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Tanzania government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
We offer
The post of Accounts Clerk (Local Agent Group 3) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 13 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate
will serve under the supervision and responsibility
of the Head of Administration Section, providing support, expertise and assistance in the area of budget and accounting support.
Following Main Tasks And Duties Are Currently Required
- Maintain account structures for budgetary execution
- Execute accounting transactions in ABAC, CitiBank and Budgdel, and reconcile outstanding transactions, in particular the HB lines
- Supervision of the execution of payment through bank statement
- Maintain contacts with key stakeholders in concerned areas (authorising officers, central financial services (CFS))
- Participate in year change activities (carry-forward outstanding documents, carry-over of residual appropriations)
- Follow up outstanding and non-executed bank transactions
- Organize and perform periodic control procedures
- Monthly reports on budgetary and general accounts and or third party and contractor files when necessary
- Mid-year budget review and reporting
- Follow up relevant accounting regulations and instructions and there changes
- Handle and control liquidation of mission expenses
- Prepare accounting files for verification by HoA and signature by HoD
- Other administrative duties as assigned by HoA and or HoD
The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from TZS 3,271,902. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.This post is a two-year (2) fixed-term contract, renewable based on organizational needs and performance.
Minimum Requirements/eligibility Criteria
Compulsory requirement
Asset
Qualifications
Certificate Public Accountants (CPA) or other professional accounting diploma (BA-level) Professional experience
Minimum 3 years working experience in accounting Knowledge and language
- Good Knowledge of Accounting systems
- Good Knowledge of administrative/ financial management
- Fluent in written and spoken English as well as Kiswahili
ABAC applications (to be acquired if necessary) Additional Skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
- Focused on priorities and deadlines
- Problem solving skills
The process
After the deadline for applications, the
eligible
applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV, practical testing and interviews.Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.
Equal Opportunities
The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.
