Chief Accountant Vacancy at Nyanza Cooperative Union

Chief Accountant Vacancy at Nyanza Cooperative Union

Chief Accountant

Nyanza Cooperative Union

Nyanza Cooperative Union 1984 LTD is a limited liability Secondary Cooperative Society with registration No. 4152 dated 21.04.1984. It is registered under the Co-operative Societies Act No 6 of 2013. The Union is owned by 253 registered Cooperative Primary Societies within Mwanza Region and is a member of the Tanzania Federation of Co-operatives Limited (TFC). NCU (1984) LTD is one of the largest Co-operative Unions in Tanzania.

Chief Accountant (1 Vacancy)

Employer: Nyanza Cooperative Union

Reports to: General Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare estimates of income, expenditure, and cash flow for the union.
• Control debt, provide fund usage instructions, and maintain financial records.
• Verify annual expenditure information and report to the Board.
• Prepare annual financial accounts and submit them to external auditors.
• Provide counsel to the General Manager and Board on handling funds and assets.
• Manage resources such as buildings and fields under the direction of the Board and General Manager.
• Prepare and submit quarterly financial statements to the Board.

Desired Attributes:

• Adaptability, confidentiality, ethical standards, innovative, excellent analytical skills, and fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Holder of an Advanced Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance or related fields.
• Internationally recognized accountancy qualification (e.g., CPA(T), ACCA, CFA) registered by NBAA.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in a similar role.

General Conditions

• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, including postal address, email, and telephone numbers.
• All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.
• Applicants should apply based on the information given in the advertisement.
• Attach certified copies of the following documents:
• Master’s Degree/Degree/Advanced Diploma
• Form IV and VI National Examination Certificates
• Professional Registration and Training Certificates (where applicable)
• Birth Certificate
• Copies of Form IV and VI result slips and testimonials are not accepted.
• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with reliable contacts.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must attach proof of accreditation from local authorities (TCU/NACTE/NECTA).

Applications must be submitted by 3:30 pm on March 10, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview date.

Application letters and CVs must be in English, and all attachments should be addressed to:

Board Chairperson
Nyanza Cooperative Union (1984) Ltd
P.O. Box 09 Mwanza
Or via email: [email protected]

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