Accountant Job Opportunity at Qatar Charity

Accountant Job Opportunity at Qatar Charity

Position: Accountant 

Base Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Contract Duration: One Year with possibility of extension

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 01st January 2026

About Qatar Charity: 

Qatar Charity (QC) is a non-governmental organization working in both relief and development. With considerable regional capacity, QC is a leading humanitarian organization in the Middle East region committed to transforming adversity into revival for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By working with beneficiaries and communities, QC is keen to develop the links and continuum between relief activities and long-term community development projects.

In the performance of its activities in cooperation with different humanitarian and development partners, Qatar Charity is committed to the principles of partnership such as equality, transparency, responsibility, and integration. QC is also committed to the fundamental humanitarian principles of independence, neutrality and impartiality.

For the last three decades, Qatar Charity has achieved both consistent and considerable growth in terms of its operations and institutionalization and is currently working in more than 70 countries across the world, with field offices in 32 countries.

QC has a membership of the United Nations Economic and Social Council Since 1997; and is a member of various fora and networks the recent being the START Network. QC is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs since 2009.

Job Summary:

This position will work in Tanzania office, responsible for the oversight of strategic and operational finance matters.

The accountant is responsible for ensuring that Qatar Charity Tanzania Office’s financial information is complete and correct. This role will require the successful candidate to prepare initial review of the financial statements of the organization in a timely, efficient and accurate manner following the highest standards. This role will also require the accountant to monitor and maintain the project’s accounts and statements efficiently.

We have a positive, capable and supportive team, committed to working together to achieve the best possible results.   

The main purpose of recruiting is to fill the position below:

1. The integrity and correctness of carrying out financial and accounting transactions in accordance with international accounting standards.
2. Providing useful information through financial reports to the users of these reports, enabling them to take appropriate decision.
3. Issuing periodic financial reports on the financial position, business results, and cash flows for the management.
4. To protect the assets and investments of the office through financial control and internal control.
5. Implementing financial regulations, procedures, systems and policies.
6. Prepare the estimated budget, follow up on its implementation, and submit reports thereon.

Job Role and Responsibility:

1. Responsible for recording and keeping different accounting operations.
2. Responsible for maintenance and updating a computerized accountancy system as required.
3. Recording the entries for the payment and repayments in the accounting system.
4. Preparing the banking reconciliation regularly.
5. Adding the new budgets or any updates to the accounting software.
6. Recording and monitoring the fixed assets.
7. Make archiving and electronic archiving for payment vouchers and general journal documents on the finance department.
8. Preparing cheques and transfers.
9. Responsibility for keeping accounting books and records in accordance with the primary accounting standards.
10. Preparing the required financial statements and reports.
11. Responsible for monitoring all accounting activities and reporting on them.
12. participation in procurement committees.
13. Preparing the estimated budget in coordination with the director and officials in the office.
14. Ensuring the application of the approved financial policies, systems and procedures.
15. Follow up the implementation of the annual plan and the estimated budget and verify its implementation within the specified deadlines.

Qatar Charity’s Core Values and Commitments

• Qatar Charity requires its staff and employees to uphold the values and principles delineated in the Qatar Charity Code of Conduct.
• Qatar Charity implements and rigorously enforces policies pertaining to Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
• Qatar Charity is dedicated to ensuring that its staff members are well-suited to work with children and possess the necessary knowledge to uphold and adhere to Qatar Charity’s Safeguarding Policy
• Any personal data collected during this recruitment process may be transferred outside the United Republic of Tanzania only in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act, 2022 and applicable regulations.
• Cross‑border transfers will be undertaken with appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected, and only to jurisdictions that provide adequate data protection standards.

Job Requirements and Qualification:

1. The applicant must hold a university degree in accounting.
2. Preference will be given to those with professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA.
3. Must have prior experience working with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs)
4. should have practical experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (MCD365) is preferred.
5. You must have at least 7 years of practical experience in the accounting department.
6. It is preferred that the applicant is proficient in Arabic.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs and a motivation letter to [email protected] by 30th of November 2025 at 1700HRS, quoting the Position Reference code: QCO/ACC/2025/07 in the email title/subject. Failure to do so will result in the application not being considered.

Please bear in mind that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. QC will carry out screening checks and will take references on your behalf.

No phone calls are accepted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.