Project Accountant at The Salvation Army Tanzania — May 2026
Job Overview
Project Accountant at The Salvation Army Tanzania — May 2026
Position: Project Accountant
Salvation Army Tanzania – May 2026
Location: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Reports to: Chief Accountant and Development Officer
Contract Type: Full-time
About Us
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church and humanitarian operating in 133 countries worldwide and for over 90 years has been present in Tanzania.
Our local corps/churches serve as community hubs for worship and community work, providing a trusted platform to reach vulnerable populations. Through these networks, the Salvation Army delivers programmes in WASH, anti-human trafficking, agriculture and livelihoods, and disability inclusion, combining practical support with spiritual care.
This faith-based, community-embedded approach ensures that development initiatives are holistic, sustainable, and locally anchored.
Profile
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least 2 years of NGO experience.
- Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
- Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting software is preferred.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Purpose
To ensure the effective, transparent, and accountable financial management of all Salvation Army Tanzania development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage financial compliance for assigned projects.
- Enter supplier invoices into NetSuite and process payments.
- Create, manage, and clear project advances.
- Post income, expenses, and maintain accurate project ledgers.
- Conduct bank reconciliations.
- Payroll processing and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Prepare and monitor project budgets and variances.
- Prepare internal and donor financial reports.
- Support audits and project closures.
- Participate in project review meetings and trainings.
Safeguarding & Values
- All Salvation Army staff are required to uphold safeguarding standards, demonstrate integrity, and model Christian values in behaviour and practice.
Application Instructions:
All applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected] before 13th May 2026, 12:00 AM. Applications should be addressed to:
The Salvation Army-Tanzania
Chief Secretary
P.O. Box 1273
Dar es Salaam
