Project Accountant

Company: Rafiki Social Development Organization

Reports To: Project Manager

Location: Musoma, Mara Region, Tanzania

Duration: 5 Months (Full-time)

Introduction

Rafiki Social Development Organization is a development and advocacy non-Governmental and non-profit sharing Organization working with Children, Youth, Marginalized and Vulnerable groups, families and their communities to reach their full potential by advocating for their rights and tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. The Organization was established in January 2005 and registered under the NGO Act of 2002, issued with a registration number No.00NGO/R1/00226 to operate in Tanzania Mainland.

Rafiki-SDO in partnership with PACT implement the USAID Adolescents and Children HIV Incidence Reduction, Empowerment and Virus Elimination project (ACHIEVE). ACHIEVE its main effort is to reach and sustain HIV epidemic control among pregnant and breastfeeding women, adolescents, infants and children. The project is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and implemented by a Pact-led consortium of top global HIV/AIDS partners. The ACHIEVE consortium works with USAID Missions, national governments and existing response partners to identify gaps in HIV prevention and treatment programming among target populations. As part of its strategy, ACHIEVE is working to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and to empower youth to own their own future.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Establish financial systems and policies for the project to ensure Organization compliance, practices, and regulations;
• Provide financial and administrative support in the design, implementation, and monitoring of project activities;
• Advise project staff on donor requirements; and provide training on financial management, recordkeeping, operational systems, and policies as needed;
• Maintain audit trail for all projects matters i.e., proper book keeping both soft and hard copies, proper filling of project documents etc.
• Ensure sufficient internal controls are maintained throughout the project life, i.e., bank reconciliations and all expenses are with proper approvals.
• Maintain organization and project fixed assets register
• Develop and monitor budgets for the project;
• Work with program staff to finalize and administer sub agreements, subcontracts, MOU and other related project agreements;
• Effectively communicate with and orient staff to ensure understanding of donor regulations, cost norms and requirements.
• Ensure the financial monitoring of all grants in accordance with proper accounting principles and donor requirements;
• Work with procurement process to ensure proper planning, purchasing and distribution of project products in compliance with Rafiki-SDO policies and donor regulations;
• Analyze project expenses through financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis;
• Coordinate input for the project annual budgeting process with the project team
• Supervise other financial and administrative staff;
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of complete and accurate financial reports and cash requests as per donor requirements.
• Maintain effective linkages between technical components, grants and finance and administrative functions within the project.
• Oversee compliance of Donor financial policy guidelines, policies and procedure of Government of Tanzania relating to all statutory requirements (PAYE, WHT, WCF, NSSF, HESLB) and any other income tax.

Dealing with Problems

• Collates and provides technical support for the implementation of the project within assigned districts
• Puts in place systems to monitor and provide technical soundness in the implementation of the project in assigned districts/areas
• Works with minimum supervision

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required

Requirements:

• University degree in accounting, finance or any related relevant field;
• At least two (03) years of experience working on donor-funded development programs and financial management;
• At least two (03) years in a supervisory role.
• Proven work experience as an Accountant.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated behaviors:

• Demonstrating High level of confidentiality
• Knowledgeable of the education systems and activities in Tanzania
• Develops, motivates, coaches and promotes high performance by partners’ staff and collaborators.
• Working under pressure.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.

How to Apply

Please send your application to ajira@rafikisdo.or.tz and indicate the position title in the email subject line. The closing date for these applications will be on Friday 19th September, 2025, 17:00 hrs.

Note: RAFIKI-SDO will not refund any costs incurred by any applicant in preparation for this application. This includes, but not limited to cost for submitting an application and other communication related to the application. RAFIKI-SDO will inform those successful, if you will not be contacted two weeks after closing date of this job advert consider yourself as unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest of working with RAFIKI-SDO and supporting initiatives for saving children, youths and marginalized groups To learn more about Rafiki-SDO visit: www.rafikisdo.or.tz

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.