VACANCY

Position: Accountant (Assistant)

For over nine years, ECOWICE has been assisting farmers in Tanzania to create eco-friendly products while promoting wildlife conservation through economic empowerment and environmental preservation. This initiative has enabled 625 farmers to avoid harmful practices like charcoal production and illegal hunting. As a result, the survival of wildlife and their habitats has significantly improved.

Our operations extend to three districts in Tanzania: Mvomero, Rungwe, and Namtumbo. We are currently searching for an accountant to collaborate closely with our finance department to implement financial plans and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Assume overall responsibility for entering data into the accounting system and maintaining the integrity of accounting system data.
• Process invoices and prepare checks for approval and signature.
• Conduct bank deposits as needed.
• Manage payroll processing.
• Maintain and update the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports.
• Reconcile all bank accounts regularly.
• Handle the mailing of vendor checks.
• Supervise and oversee Accounts Receivable functions.
• Manage the petty cash fund.
• Receive and open all incoming accounting department mail, excluding bank statements.
• Monitor and manage all expenses to optimize asset utilization.
• Keep track of grant reporting and ensure the appropriate release of temporarily restricted funds.
• Oversee expense allocations.
• Monitor and provide recommendations for asset retirement and replacement.
• Review, revise, and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures.
• Initiate donor thank-you letter acknowledgments.
• Review all financial reports for accuracy and compliance.

Eligibilities

• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction accurately
• Competent IT skills, particularly proficiency with spreadsheet software.
• High level of accuracy
• Extremely organized in a manner that is easily read by others
• Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, personal computers and general software applications
• Skill's in performing detailed and complex numerical computation and reports
• Skill in both verbal and written communication in both Swahili and English language
• Holder of a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with a minimum of one year of experience

‍Mode of Application

Individuals who are interested and meet the qualifications are invited to submit their current CV, three current reference contacts, and an application letter via email. The application deadline is January 27, 2024. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. Environmental Conservation for Wildlife and Community Enterprise (ECOWICE) is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of gender, disability, or age.

All applications should be sent to savewild@ecowice.org

Should be addressed to

Chief executive officer

Environmental Conservation for Wildlife and 

Community Enterprise (ECOWICE)

P.O Box 2405,

Morogoro