Accounts Officer II Job Opportunity at EWURA

Accounts Officer II

EWURA

Dodoma

Job Description

TRANSFER VACANCIES

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world class
regulatory authority responsible for licensing, tariff regulation and quality of service regulation of the
electricity, water, petroleum and Natural gas sectors. EWURA has the following vacancies for which
suitably qualified Public Servants who wish to be transferred to EWURA are invited to apply.

CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIVISION

Post Title: Accounts Officer II (1 post)

Duty Station: EWURA Offices

Reports to: Accountant II

Accounts Officer II will provide assistance on the financial functions of the Authority in order to increase effectiveness and efficient to the delivery of regulatory service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To receive/Deposit cash and cheques.
• To issue cheques, petty cash and other payments and issue receipts for payments made.
• To maintain bank deposits slips, receipt books for all transactions and cheque books for all the Authority Bank Accounts.
• To post receipts transactions into Accounting system.
• To prepare and record all payment vouchers and maintains payment voucher file.
• To prepare and record all credit notes and maintain credit notes file.
• To record all receipts, journal vouchers, debit notes, and petty cash summary and maintain respective files.
• To post authorized transactions in the accounting system and ensure that system records portray true and updated financial position of the Authority on a daily basis.
• To provide inputs in preparation of section performance reports.
• To undertake any other related duties as assigned by the superiors.
• To prepare, record and file all payment vouchers.
• To prepare, record and file all credit notes.
• To record all receipts, journal vouchers, debit notes and petty cash summary and maintain respective files.
• To post all authorized transactions in the accounting system and ensure that system records portray true and updated financial position of the Authority on a daily basis.
• To maintain and reconcile all accounts receivable including amounts due from staff to ensure prompt and regular collection of dues.
• To maintain and reconcile all accounts payable including statutory dues to ensure correct and timely payment for the good and services obtained by the Authority.
• To assist in keeping and updating the Authority’s Fixed Assets Register.
• To maintain and reconcile banking transactions.
• To provide inputs in preparation of section performance reports.
• To undertake any other related duties as assigned by the superiors.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience.

• Holder of Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Accountancy, Finance,
• Business Administration or Commerce majoring in Accountancy or Finance or Intermediate Certificate (Module D) offered by NBAA or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions.

Personal Attributes

In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions are required to have the following attributes:

• A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results;
• Ability to work in a dynamic team;
• Ability to self-manage, achieve results and meet deadlines; and
• Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.

Tenure

EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
Staff will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.

Mode of Application

Interested Public Servants should apply in confidence enclosing:

• Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including names, postal address, e-mail address and telephone number.
• Certified copies of certificates.
• One passport size photo and names and contacts of three referees,
• Applicants must channel their application letters through their respective employers, failure of which will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Transfer is not promotion therefore applicants should apply for the position they are currently holding and must state their check numbers.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted for further procedures.
• Applicants should indicate their willingness and commitment to cover for their transfer costs as the application for transfer will be considered as self-initiated.
• Lobbying and canvassing will not be entertained and may result to the applicant’s disadvantage.
• The applicant who will submit the applications through E-mail address provided below should attach all necessary attachments as one document or file in PDF format.

Interested applicants should submit their applications by 17th January, 2023 through E-mail: [email protected] or to the following address:

The Director General,
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA),
EWURA House, Plot No 3, Block AD, Medeli West,
P.O.Box 2857,
DODOMA