ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Employment Type: Contract/Temporary
Summary:	Our client, Medical Stores Department (MSD) is an autonomous Department of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. MSD was established by an Act of Parliament No.13 of 1993 with an objective of developing, and maintaining an efficient and cost – effective system of procurement, storage and distribution of approved medicine and other medical supplies required for use by the public health facilities. The Department is a non-profit making institution with a zonal network all over the country directly serving 5000 health facilities through an Integrated Logistical System. In order to accelerate the implementation of the Decentralization Strategy and realize its vision of providing quality service closer to the people it is now seeking to recruit individuals who relish change, and have an excellent track record and able to contribute effectively in taking the departments performance to the next best level as a modern and well managed Department of the Government.
Description:	Purpose of the job: Reporting to the Area Manager, collect payments and keep accurate records of cash and cheque receipts. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: •Approves zonal payments in accordance to the MSD rules and regulations •Banks zonal cash collection daily •Posts zonal financial transactions into the computerized accounting system daily •Prepares Bank reconciliation statements for submission to the Chief Financial Accountant monthly •Responds to both internal and external Audit queries. •Keeps in safe custody cash, receipt books and cheques books •Validates daily cash collection reports •Prepares expenses variation and capital expenditure reports and submit to the Chief Management Accountant. •Prepare and compile financial year budget •Maintain Fixed Assets Register Performance Standards •The person we seek must show excellent hands on experience in Accounting records
Requirements:	Minimum Qualifications and Experience: •Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent •3 years experience Remuneration An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate for the above position. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The position attracts a three year contract renewable subject to excellent performance. MODE OF APPLICATION: Interested Tanzanians who meet the minimum requirements of any of the above position should send their application letters stating how they meet the positions requirements in writing, a CV listing names and contacts of 3 work related referees, 2 current passport size photographs, and copies of their certificates to the address below so us to reach on,.  Applicants MUST disclose their current gross salaries. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  All applications should be sent by post, courier, or delivered to: MSD is an equal opportunity employer, women are encouraged to apply.

Job ID:	43513
Job Ref:	6007
Date Posted:	08 January 2012
Closing Date:	05 February 2012
Contact Info:	Manpower Tanzania Jobs Manpower Tanzania Jobs Manpower Services (T) LTD, Management, Training & Recruitment Consultants, 4th Floor, Posta House, Ohio/Ghana Avenue, P.O.Box 9341, Dar es Salaam.