Accountant Intern at Uwezo Tanzania

Accountant Intern at Uwezo Tanzania

Position: Accountant-Intern 

Uwezo Tanzania

Internship

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Who we are?

Uwezo Tanzania is a registered independent NGO under NGO Act No. 24 of 2002 with registration number 00NGO/R/09001. Uwezo means “capability” in Swahili.

Uwezo’s main function has been to generate data and curate evidence on actual literacy and numeracy competency levels among children aged 4-16 years in a manner that informs the public, stimulates countrywide debate, and creates pressure for policy change from the bottom-up. Uwezo has also used the assessment evidence to experiment and conduct innovative interventions that demonstrate what works to improve learning outcomes especially on literacy and numeracy skill. Among the intervention programs, Uwezo is supporting children who are lagging behind on the foundational literacy and numeracy skills through My Village initiative.

Where are we located?

We are at 85k Suites, Kinondoni Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

 Job description Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and any other related fields from a recognizable institution
• Minimum experience of 6 months performing accounting related functions in any organization.
• Knowledge of computer application software including Microsoft office (word, excel, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of accounting software Xero will be an added advantage.
• Flexibility to cope in a new situation,confidence and creative thinking.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in English and Swahili language.

General Task:

• Support Uwezo Tanzania finance unit as guided by the responsible officer and the Executive Director while being proactive to learn for professional development.

Specific tasks:

• Provide support in recording receipts and payments in Xero accounting software
• Provide support in budget preparations and review to inform key organization decisions
• Provide support in preparing various financial reports such as bank reconciliation, donor reports and other cash flow reports
• Provide support in staff imprest management
• Provide support in organization assets management
• Provide support before and during audit of the organization financial records
• Provide support in communicating with Uwezo stakeholders such as suppliers, Uwezo partners
• Provide support in compliance to statutory authorities such as TRA,NSSF,WCF by filling and remitting respective taxes and contributions
• Provide support in organization fundraising initiatives
• Perform any other related tasks as guided by Supervisor

How to Apply:

Kindly send your application Letter and Curriculum Vitae through: [email protected]

Vacancy is open to Tanzanian nationals only.

Please submit the application before September 27th, 2024.