Qualifications and experience:
• A Master’s degree in the field of finance, accounting, business management or
• A graduate qualification in a discipline related to Local Government accounting, a CPA or a National Accounting Diploma (NAD) holder
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience in working with the Regional Secretariat,
• Experience in working with Local Government Reform Programme
• Working experience of not less than 10 years with Local Government Authorities as a Head of Finance Department or
• Working with international development projects, including USAID-funded projects.
• Familiar with all applicable software that supports planning and reporting, currently EPICOR, Plan-Rep and LGMD and to prepare half yearly status reports on the application, issues and additional support needed, to increase the computer system’s contribution productivity.

Duties
• Assist LGA staff to implement the interventions agreed upon for improvement of public financial accounting and management practice.
• Assist councils to prepare credible financial statements in a timely manner for and it purposes and respond effectively to any audit queries that arise.
• Assist councils to prepare credible financial statements in a timely manner for and it purposes and respond effectively to any audit queries that arise.
• Support the development, implementation, follow up and supervision of the Council plans with emphasis on the CCHPs and provision of feedback.
• Support preparation of quarterly Technical and Financial Reports.
• Identify any issues/gaps that require intervention in the Council and communicate to the Council Director, Project Chief of Party and TMA.

In addition to the position-specific requirements of each individual opening, understanding of USAID administrative procedures and requirements is highly desirable, and applicants should have a willingness and ability to travel and/or potentially be based outside of Dar es Salaam.

To be considered for any of the positions listed below, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter indicating a position applied for and address the application to

The Executive Secretary
Tanzania Mentors Association
P.OBOX 105006
DAR ES SALAAM
Email to:info@tmatz.org

Deadline: 4.00pm on 9th September 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Phone call will not be accepted.