Good Neighbors Tanzania – Zanzibar Area Office (GNTZ-ZAO) is in going implementation of the KOICA project mentioned above, in order to provide better teaching and learning in secondary schools through learner-centered pedagogy in classrooms, strengthen teacher support services, improve learning environments, and conduct greater community engagement through school-based monitoring in Zanzibar. Therefore, GNTZ-ZAO would like to invite a talented and experienced person who can work together with us in a passionate way.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly finance report through the required accounting package system and execution status every month.
• Preparing Bank payments voucher for all approved budget requests with appropriate funding sources and project allocation
• Recording transactions in Quickbook
• Preparing and filling monthly bank reconciliation report for project and administration Account
• Evaluate internal management systems, procedures and risks in order to provide recommendations
• Writing cheques for all expenditures, scanning and preparing check ledger for all bank accounts managers every month.
• Monthly Preparation of Contribution for ZSSF, NHIF and TRA Return and HESLB for staff
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax laws • Filling the Office documents in respective files
• Prepare project budgets regularly.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies.  

Bachelor degree / Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

More than 6 years’ work experience in related fields.

Fluency in both English and Swahili

Excellent skills in use of Microsoft Excel, MS word and PowerPoint.

Experience of computerized accounting packages (Quick Book for non-profit organization can be an asset.)

Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Good interpersonal skills in an international and multinational environment.

A team player, flexible, quick-thinking and able to work well under pressure.

Commitment to the Organization vision, mission, values and goals.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions
• Sincerity, patience, tact and the ability to earn the trust of others
• Good motivational organizational skills
• Perform other duties as required

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Based at Mbweni Office in Zanzibar
• Office work: 90% within the Mbweni Zanzibar area
• Field work: 10%