Finance Officer

Moshi Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (MUWSA)

Date Listed: Aug 7, 2013
Phone: No Phone Calls
Area: Moshi
Application Deadline: Aug 26, 2013

Position Description:
From Mwananchi August 7, 2013
Moshi Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (MUWSA) is a full autonomous utility responsible for the provision of safe water and collection and disposal of wastewater in Moshi, the town of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Purpose of the Job     
This is a managerial position in which the position holder IS required to oversee all financial operations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Head of section responsible for efficient and effective management of revenue and expenditure activities of the Authority
To manage the accounting section's revenue accounts, billing and computer operation activities of the authority
To prepare and submit to Finance Manager, financial plan and budget of the authority
To provide financial information required by the management
To ensure accounts books are well kept
To prepare annual financial reports and accounts
To make sure that all books of accounts are audited
To ensure that all internal and external audit queries accurately attended
Proper valuation of closing stock and fixed assets at the end of the financial year
Provide financial and costing information required by the management team
To ensure timely payment of taxes salaries imprests, debtors and statutory contribution without incurring penalties
To carry out any other duties related to the above that they may be assigned by Finance Manager.
Minimum Job Requirements
Qualification:
Holder of a degree or advanced diploma or Post graduate qualifications in Accountancy. She/he should also posses Electronic Data Process knowledge of Accounting software, computer knowledge.
Working experience
Minimum of five (5) years experience as an accountant in revenue and expenditure activities in a reputable organization
Common Requirements for All Vacancies
Key competences
Proven substantial computer knowledge and skills
Demonstrated good leadership qualities
Ability to work under pressure
High level of initiative, creativity and integrity
Age Limit
The applicant should between 30 and 50 years of age
Nature of Employment
Five years (5) renewable depending on the performance
Remuneration:
This position attracts competitive salary plus other fringe benefits


Application Instructions:
Handwritten application along with Curriculum Vitae to include reliable contacts [emails and day time working telephone], applicants' recent passport size and copies of all relevant certificates and transcripts, and names and addresses of at least three (3) reputable referees, to reach the undersigned by 26 August 2013. Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves as unsuccessful.
"MUWSA is an equal opportunity employer"
Managing Director,
Moshi Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (MUWSA)
P.O Box 1001,
Moshi