Volunteer – Accounts Assistant Job Opportunity at Reaching the Unreached Tanzania (RUT)

REACHING THE UNREACHED TANZANIA (RUT) – CAREER OPPORTUNITY

(RUT) is a national, voluntary based non-government Organization (NGO) whose mission is “to Support the community in attaining better health, fight against gender and children violence through implementing results and evidence-based interventions”. RUT works to address key sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) issues
and promote access to justice in Tanzania, focusing on vulnerable and marginalized populations.

RUT seeks to provide young Tanzanians with a unique opportunity to take a front seat in addressing SRHR issues and promoting access to justice, develop crucial skills and grow through volunteering.

Position Title: Volunteer – Accounts Assistant

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Assistant Volunteer opportunity will provide graduates with
exposure to hands-on skills in the finance and accounting field.

This position is necessary to ensure that
the donor-funded projects can deliver the required level of reporting to donors, RUT management, and local government stakeholders.

The volunteer – Account Assistant will work closely with the Senior Accountant to ensure there is accurate and timely grant reporting, Management Finance reporting, and audits and provide the required level of detail and rigorous financial and other analyses.

Also, will ensure close coordination with other units to ensure the quality of budgetary information at the time of proposal development as well as monthly reviews as well as streamlining Program financial accountability requirements.

The position requires a volunteer with a strong work commitment.

Volunteer applicants should be ready to work with no payment (Unpaid position). Therefore, applicants living in the Dodoma city council are highly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconciling daily, monthly, and yearly transactions
• Monitoring day to day petty cash transactions in the office.
• Ensure that all budgets are utilized according to the approved project document
• Proper filling of finance documents and stample them accordingly and filling them in the cabinet.
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets
• Support the preparation of financial reports
• Supporting the preparation of books of accounts for external audits in time
•  Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements according to established procedures
• Support on fixed assets documentation, inventory management, and reporting
• Undertake other duties as required by the line manager (supervisor)

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a recent graduate (within 24 months) of an undergraduate or graduate
  program in finance, accounting, or related disciplines.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential
• Ability to provide sound financial analysis and review financial data
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work as part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team, often operating under
  tight deadlines and timetables
• Good written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the criteria given above and are interested in the position, please submit your application letter and CV as a single document.

All applications should be directed to Email: [email protected]

The deadline for applications is 7
th October 2022 at 17:00hrs. (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)