Accountant Intern at Hand in Hand Eastern
Accountant Intern at Hand in Hand Eastern
Job Announcement: Accountant Intern
About Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (Tanzania)
Hand in Hand Eastern Africa – Tanzania is a non-profit organization committed to poverty alleviation and economic empowerment through enterprise development, financial inclusion, and community mobilization. By equipping marginalized communities with business training and sustainable livelihood opportunities, the organization builds resilient local economies across Tanzania.
Position Overview
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Job Title: Accountant Intern
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Organization: Hand in Hand Eastern Africa – Tanzania
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Duty Station: Iringa Branch, Tanzania
Key Roles and Responsibilities
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Bookkeeping & Financial Transactions: Assist in recording day-to-day financial transactions, verifying payment vouchers, and maintaining accurate branch accounting ledgers.
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Reconciliations & Cash Management: Support bank reconciliations, petty cash management, and routine expense tracking in accordance with organizational financial policies.
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Financial Reporting: Assist the branch finance team in preparing periodic financial reports, budget tracking schedules, and donor accountability documentation.
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Audit & Compliance Support: Organize financial records, ensure proper filing of supporting receipts/documentation, and assist during internal or external audit reviews.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Required Qualifications & Education:
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
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Experience: 1 to 2 years of relevant exposure or prior accounting internship experience is an added advantage.
Key Competencies & Required Skills:
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Accounting Software & IT: Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems and standard computer applications (especially MS Excel and Word).
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Analytical & Reporting Skills: Strong numerical accuracy, financial analysis, and report-writing capabilities.
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Personal Attributes: High level of integrity, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates must combine their application documents into one single PDF document.
Required Application Documents:
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Detailed Cover Letter (clearly stating the position applied for).
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Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Submission Details:
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Email Address: Send your combined PDF file to: [email protected]
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Email Subject Line:
Application – Accountant Intern – Iringa Branch -
Application Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026
(Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).
