Project Accountant at Afya Women Group (AWG)

Afya Women Group (AWG) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization founded in 1995 in Mufindi district to implement programmes aimed at improving the quality of life of Orphans and Vulnerable children (OVC) Most vulnerable children (MVC) and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) by providing support and care. The organization’s strategic plan focuses on four thematic areas: Capacity development, Stakeholder involvement, Resource mobilization and Service delivery. AWG believes that the responsibility to care for PLWHA, OVCs and MVCs is a collaborative effort involving families, community, government and stakeholders.

AWG has been receiving USAID funding from PACT for a five year project since 2016 implementing USAID Kizazi Kipya Project which aims at providing support and care to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), most vulnerable children (MVC) and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Mufindi district (Mufindi district council and Mafinga Town council).

AWG employs competent, dynamic and self-driven individuals with strong technical knowledge and skills in implementing donor funded projects while ensuring plans for project and organization sustainability. AWG is now seeking Tanzania nationals to fill below positions for the USAID Kizazi Kipya Project.

Position: Project Accountant (1 Post)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Start date: 1st October, 2019
Duty Station: Mafinga

Responsibilities and Duties
 Work as part of a team to implement project activities in accordance with organization and donor policies and procedures and ensure funds are used in line with the purpose intended.
 Review program expenses against approved budget, program report and deliverables as well as supporting documentation to check for allowability, allocability and reasonability.
 Provide grants and financial management technical assistance to program staff.
 Prepare monthly liquidation report for submission to donor.
 Prepare monthly/quarterly fund requests to donor
 Work closely with program team and other staff members in the compilation of data and
preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
 Daily support and monitoring of all program Financial & Grant Management Aspects
including internal controls and Fraud Management.
 Carry out other finance related duties assigned by program manager

Minimum Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
Required:
 A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounts or Advanced Diploma in accounts
 At least three years’ relevant work experience in a relevant field and with a reputable
organization preferably in an NGO setting
 Competent in project budgeting and budget analysis
 Competence in Computer applications especially in Ms word, Ms excel, Power point,
internet and other packages
 Integrity and professionalism
 Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbally
 Proven report writing skills
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 A team player capable of working with multiple project partners and stakeholders
 Good problem-solving skills
 Good negotiation skills
 Demonstrate ability for ensuring projects and organization sustainability
 Performs other related tasks as may be required
 Implement procurement activities

More details and application