Assistant Accountant Tanzania Revenue Authority

POSITION: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT - (5 VACANCIES)
Purpose of the Job.
To assist in accounting for revenue collections and / or expenditure in compliance with TRA Financial Regulations and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Major Activities of the Job.
Prepare weekly and monthly revenue collection reports.
Prepare invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, credit memos in the expenditure accounting system.
Prepare revenue float statements.
Prepare salary journal vouchers, deduction schedules, print salary slips and distribute to regions and departments.
Prepare bank reconciliation for both revenue and expenditure systems.
Input data into the revenue and expenditure accounting systems.
Generate payments and print cheques in expenditure accounting system.
Ensure that all over-the-counter receipts are banked intact and promptly.
Minimum Job Requirements.
Qualifications.
University Degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance/Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized higher learning institution with at least an Upper Second Class.
The applicant must have completed his\her studies in 2011 and should not be more than thirty two (32) years of age. Those who graduated before 2011 but with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or Masters Degree or its equivalent may apply.
Key Competencies.
Leadership and Team Building.
Strategic Focus and Managing Change.
Managing Performance and Accountability.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Integrity

REMUNERATION
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Application should include contact telephone numbers and be accompanied with Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant Certificates, Passport size photograph of the applicant recently taken and the names and reliable contact address (including telephone numbers) of three reputable referees. The application should reach the undersigned by 16^th January, 2012. Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.
Commissioner General
Tanzania Revenue Authority
P.o Box 11491 Dar-es-salaam