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EAC EDF Projects Accountant Job in Arusha, Tanzania

The East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following position:
 Ref: EAC/HR//2014-2015/013
 
Type of Contract: Project Staff within the EAC, non-established
 Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania
 Organ/Institution: EAC Secretariat
 Assist the EDF Projects Coordinator in planning and preparation of cost estimates, budget, and financial forecasts related to the key activities and meetings/workshops in the process of developing the EAC EDF sub envelope;Be responsible for supporting logistics and preparing payments related to the meetings, workshops, services and processes related to the development of the EAC 11th EDF projects;Administer procedures and practices for funds management, expenditure control and financial reporting of budgetary funds, as well as ensuring that there are no budget overruns;Maintain proper accounting records and monthly as well as quarterly reports, including analysis of accounts to ensure availability of timely and accurate financial information;Support the process of preparation of Financial Statements for purposes of Audit;Prepare Financial Management reports for the EAC Secretariat for onward transmission to EU Delegation;Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements;Provide meaningful and in-depth financial and management information for all EDF projects;Ensure coordinated budget execution for all EDF projects;Produce quarterly and annual financial reports for all EDF projects;Production of annual report accounts for all EDF projects at EAC;Supporting the budgeting process for all EDF projects at EAC;Coordinate audits for all EDF projects at EAC; andOne stop desk for all financial information and reports for all EDF projects at EAC.Key Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Economics, Planning, or Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.Certified Chartered Accountant in Public or Private Accounting and registered to practice by the National Accounting Body of your country;A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project management working for regional and/or international organisation;Demonstrated skills in budgeting;High organizational and planning; analytical and problem solving skills;Good interpersonal, team work and communication skills (speaking, report writing and presenting in English);Proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsDuration of Contract: 18 months, renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.
 Terms and Conditions of Service: All positions are subject to the application of the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective countries. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their countries. Examples include: Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical Personnel.Relevant working experience in this regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience. The same will apply for any experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
 Equal Opportunity: The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees.

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Please quote the respective reference number on both on the application letter and envelope. For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.
Applications should be submitted to the address below no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of academic certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
10th Floor PPF Tower
Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue:
P O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
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