The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world class regulatory authority responsible for licensing, tariff regulation and quality of service regulation of the electricity, water, petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has the following vacancies for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to apply.
CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIVISION
Post Title:
Assistant Accountant cum Cashier
Duty Station:
EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports to:
Accountant
Assistant Accountant cum Cashier will be responsible handling of all day to day receipts, payments and banking operation functions of the Authority with minimum supervision.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
i) To receive/Deposit cash and cheques.
ii) To issue cheques, petty cash and other payments and issue receipts for payments made.
iii) To maintain bank deposits slips, receipt book for all transactions and cheque books for all the Authority Bank Accounts.
iv) To post receipts transactions into EPICOR 9 system.
v) To prepare and record all payment vouchers and maintains payment voucher file.
vi) To prepare and record all credit notes and maintains credit notes file.
vii) To record all receipts, journal vouchers, debit notes, and petty cash summary and maintains respective file containing those documents.
viii) Posting of authorized transactions in the system and ensuring that system records portrays true and updated financial position of the authority on a daily basis.
ix) To maintain and reconcile all accounts receivable accounts including amounts due from staff to ensure prompt and regular collection of dues.
x) To maintain and reconcile all accounts payable accounts including statutory dues to ensure correct and timely payment for the good and services obtained by the Authority.
xi) To maintain Fixed Assets Register of the Authority.
xii) To undertake any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience:
i) Possession of bachelor degree or advanced diploma in Accounting from a recognized higher learning institution.
ii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting software.
iii) Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Public Sector reporting principles will be an added advantage.
iv) Possession of relevant working experience in reputable organization of not less than two (2) years in relevant field.
Personal Attributes
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions are required to have the following attributes:
a) A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;
b) Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results;
c) Ability to work in a dynamic team;
d) Ability to self manage, achieve results and meet deadlines; and
e) Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.
Tenure and Remuneration
a) A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts.
b) EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
c) Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable contracts.
Mode of Application
Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates, one passport size photo and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 14th May 2014
Only short listed candidate meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.
Application letter should be addressed to:
The Director General
Energyand Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) Samora Avenue, 6th Floor, Harbour View Towers (Former JM Mall Building)
P O Box 72175 DAR ES SALAAM
