Job Opportunity at RTI International

Act to End Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) | East Tanzania program is a five-year project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that helps national NTD control programs for the control and elimination of five targeted NTDs: lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths, and trachoma.

Job Summary

The Accountant based in Dar es Salaam is responsible for the day-to-day accounting function for the Act to End NTDs | East (Act | East) Tanzania and Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) programs. The Accountant, who directly reports to the Senior Finance & Grants Manager, is responsible for posting transactions in QuickBooks, monthly reconciliation of staff advances, VAT receivables and tax liabilities. She/he is expected to utilize appropriate systems and follow proper accounting procedures to disburse, account for, and report usage of funds. The position requires frequent travel up to 40% of the time and will spend approximately 50% of their time on Act | East and 50% on SIF.

Location: Dar es Salaam

Specific Responsibilities

Prepare payment vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers invoices confirming such payments are: in accordance with the laid down procedures and policies, accurate, complete, adequately supported by all underlying appropriate documents, correctly coded to appropriate expenses and tracking code and project code.
Maintain custody of the office cash (small payments only), handle all matters related to day-to day petty cash management including preparation of cash vouchers for reimbursement, making payments to recipients, preparing summaries and reconciliations for replenishment of petty cash fund.
Process staff travel advances and expense reports, consultant’s payments, and other related costs
Disperse payments for workshops/trainings, consultants and other related costs as per RTI International policy.
Process checks and wire transfers to suppliers and employees accounting/keep track of expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking and record keeping.
Prepare and reconcile monthly income tax, pension, provident fund and withholding taxes and physically effect payment to tax office prior to deadlines.
Prepare journal vouchers or adjusting entries for necessary reviews and approvals.
Provide support to the Senior Finance & Grants Manager in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package.
Update the Fixed Asset/Equipment records (asset management), conduct periodic counts and prepare annual fixed report.
In collaboration with the Procurement & Logistics Officer, support collection and filing for logistics (accommodations, transport, vehicles) invoices, receipts and payments.
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

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