The Aga Khan Foundation(AKF) is a private, non-denominational, international development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social and economic development in parts of Africa and Asia. AKF-Tanzania apart from the AKF-East Africa regional structure that supports programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. In Tanzania, AKF is managing a robust and expanding portfolio of multi-sectoral initiatives that includes programmes in rural economic development, education, health, nutrition, early childhood development and civil society strengthening. AKF has a strong team with operations in Dar es Salaam, Mtwara, Lindi, Arusha, Mwanza, Morogoro, and Zanzibar.

AKF is looking for a dynamic and skilled professional who can take on the role of Accounts Assistant for the AKF Dar es Salaam Office. This position will report to the Financial Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

·         Processing of payments including review of supporting documents for reasonability and completeness

·         Accurate data entry into the Financial Information System(iScala) and timely filing of all financial documents

·         Cash management including bank balances and petty cash, monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations, cash replenishment and review of petty cash requests

·         Disbursemetn of payments to suppliers and reconciliation of payabels and receivables

·         Raise receipts for cash received and deposits

·         Perform all bank agent duties

·         Timely preparation, reconciliation, payment and submission of various statutory obligation

·         Generate and dispatch Rental invoices to tenants on quarterly basis, and booking of all rental income received

·         Management of staff advances and accountabilities

Qualification required

·         A diploma/Advanced in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification

·         A minimum of 1 year experience prefereably with a development agecncy or a non-governmetn organization

·         Proficiency in ana accounting package, preferably in iScala would be an advanatage

·         Computer literate with full command over excel

·         Good spoken written English

Interested candidates should submit their application with a CV containing  contact information of three referees(at least two of which must be professional)