Job Description

Posted 4 weeks ago

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT (1 POST)

The successful candidate will report to General Manager. He/She will be Head of Accounting and Finance Unit of the Union.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To manage the Accounting Department;
• To ensure that accounting and financial information is prepared and maintained correctly;

• To coordinate the exercise of budget preparation including the provision of regular budget information and control of the Union budget;

• Chief advisor for all financial matters to the management and the Board;
• To ensure that all legal returns are prepared and remittance are released on time;
• To ensure that the union complies with tax matters such as VAT, PAYE and withholding tax;

• To prepare monthly/ quarterly and annual returns;
• To design and implement financial internal control of the Union;

• To settle transactions in accordance with approval, with prudence and existing control with the Union;
• To prepare legal and regulatory informantion according to accepted standards;

• To prepare final accounts of the Union in accordance with accounting standards;
• Responding to audit queries in suport of management team;

• To perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirement

•  At least Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/Finance, Business Administration Majoring Accountancy or Finance or related field from a recognized higher learning institution;
• Holder of professionally recognized accountants qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent qualification recognized by NBAA;
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a similar role from a reputable organization.

Duty Station: NJOMBE TOWN

How to apply

Njombe Region Co-operative Union Limited is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address shown below, enclosing:

1. Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position with reliable contacts stating name in full, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate;
2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with Names and full reliable contacts of at least three (3) referees;
3. Applicants should send Copies of relevant academic/professional certificates, their transcripts as well as birth Certificate/National Id Card;
4. Applicants who studied abroad must attach proof of their qualifications/equivalence accreditation from local authorities (TCU/NACTE/NECTA); and
5. Applicants must indicate the position applied for on top of the envelope with the application letter.

NB:

Applications should be sent in hard copies and their copies by electronic mail to: njorecu4development@yahoo.com.

• No application will be received in the office
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Adressing:

Board chairman,

Njombe Region Cooperative Union Limited,

P.O.Box 196.

NJOMBE

Closing date: Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 16:00 pm on 13/6/2025

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