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[TD="width: 460"] Accounts Assistant [/TD]
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[TD="width: 130"] Reports to:[/TD]
[TD="width: 460"] Executive Secretary[/TD]
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[TD="width: 130"] Job Location:[/TD]
[TD="width: 460"] Dar-es-Salaam[/TD]
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[TD="width: 460"] To provide overall financial support and strategic direction of ANSAF
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[/TABLE] Main Duties and Responsibilities· To oversee the smooth, efficient and effective running of the finance department·
To produce monthly financial statements fully reconciled for review by steering committee and members in their monthly and quarterly meetings· Ensure compliance with statutory audit requirements· Ensure all taxation and regulatory requirements are complied with at all times·
Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, including operating and capital· Ensure approved budgets are adhered to at all times· In conjunction with the Executive Secretary, ensure that cash flows adequately supports ANSAF activities and produce optimal results· Advice the organzaition on finance policies and update the current policy as when it is required·
Ensure efficient administrative systems are in place and implemented
Qualifications and Experience· A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Business Administration·
Experience of at least 5 years working at mid-level position ·
Knowledgeable about information technology systems including accounting and office software·
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili;·
Diligent, highly organized and self-motivating individual;·
A person with high integrity;· Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines; and·
Willingness to work as part of a team
About ANSAFIntroduction ANSAF is an acronym for Agricultural Non State Actors Forum. It was formed in 2006 by members from the private and civil society organizations working in the agricultural sector in Tanzania. The impetus for the formation of ANSAF was demand driven. The forums objectives are first; is to advocate for a pro-poor and conducive agriculture policy environment where Civil Society Organizations and the private sector effectively engage with and influence agriculture sector policies and practices. Secondly; to effectively analyze the existing agriculture policies and suggest alternative views/directions. The third main objective is to provide a platform for learning, sharing, networking and coalition building around best practices and key issues in the agriculture sector.
Vision A Tanzanian Society free of poverty where sound agricultural policies and best practices contribute to the transformation of the countrys economy.
Mission
To work with ANSAF members and non-members to strengthen the coordination and collaboration of joint efforts in the agricultural sector in addressing crucial issues affecting marginal and smallholder farmers by influencing government policies through advocacy and lobbying.
How to Apply Interested individuals should submit their applications with the following 1. Application letter explaining why you think you qualify for this post
2.Current CV, indicating relevant experience based on previous tasks; and skills that you are bringing into the organization
All applications should be submitted to the following address
The Coordinator Agricultural Non State Actors Forum (ANSAF)
Regent Estate, Plot 169 P.O Box 6370Dar es Salaam Fax +255 22 2700318 Email: ansaf.tanzania@gmail.comWebsite. www.ansaf.or.tz Note: Deadline for submission is 18[SUP]th[/SUP] February 2012 Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted