Accountant (Volunteer) at WiLDAF Tanzania

Accountant (Volunteer) at WiLDAF Tanzania

Accountant (Volunteer)  at WiLDAF Tanzania

Dar es Salaam

WiLDAF Tanzania

Provides legal service to women and children who cannot hire advocates.

About WiLDAF:

Women in Law and Development in Africa Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF), is a pan African women’s rights network which is dedicated to promoting and strengthening strategies that link law and development to increase women’s participation and influence at community, national, region and international levels.

It was founded in February, 1990 in Harare Zimbabwe – following the NGO forum held within the context of the UN Decade for women- and, whose theme was “Women rights and Development: Network for Empowerment in Africa”. Since then, the organization has established chapters in 26 African countries, including Tanzania, constituting over 350 organizations and 3,000 individuals who share these objectives. WiLDAF has 20 years of experience and an excellent track record to advance women’s rights and their status in Tanzania. This is because gender equality is not only a fundamental right, but also a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Our Focus Areas Of Intervention And Priority Programs:

Increased access to Justice for Women, Girls, And Other Marginalized Citizens
Reduced Gender Based Violence to and Violence Against Women And Children
Strengthened Women’s and Young Women’s Participation In Leadership And Feminist Movements.
Increased Access to Sexual And Reproductive Health And Rights (SRHR) And Bodily Autonomy
Enhanced Women Economic Justice And Rights
Strengthened Partnership And Institutional Capacity That Is Supported By A Good Governance Framework That Is Gender Inclusive And Sustainable

Duties And Responsibilities

Accountant (Volunteer) will be responsible for maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for WiLDAF Tanzania. The role entails performing day to day financial accounting tasks including, processing payments, filing and document retrieval, providing data for report preparation and data input, budgeting, financial accounting and reporting of assigned grants.Others Duties and Responsibilities will include;
Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
Updating accounts receivable and issue invoices
Updating accounts payable and perform reconciliations
Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
Assist with other accounting projects

Education Other Skills Required

Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance or related field
Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required
At least one year working experience either full time or internship

Core Attributes and Skills:

The successful applicant will display the following:
Proven experience as a junior accountant
Excellent organizing abilities
Great attention to detail
Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)
Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required

Code of Conduct:

To uphold WiLDAF’s financial policies and procedures, staff code of conduct and values at all times during the course of your post with the organization. Acting as a role model in the course of your duties

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements are required to send their Cover letters and CVs to: [email protected]

People Living with Disabilities (PWDs) are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an assessment

Deadline for the application is 05th February, 2024