The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products for Tanzanianpeople. Next to its current passion as a leading provider of electricity is to be more efficient customer focused utility for Tanzania and beyond. The Company has the largest electricity generation, transmission and distribution network in Tanzania. In order to reach its goals, the Company will, in the coming years invest heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and human capital. TANESCO now invites internal & external applicants who are qualified, self-motivated, honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned posts:
1. POSITION: ACCOUNTANT (7 POSTS)
REPORT TO: REGIONAL ACCOUNTANT/DISTRICT MANAGER
REPORTING OFFICE: LINDI (1), RUVUMA (1), BAHI & GAIRO DISTRICTS (2), CENTRAL ZONE OFFICE-DODOMA (1) AND SOUTH ZONE OFFICE-MTWARA (2)
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Responsible for budgeting and accounting functions in the Zones, Regions and Districts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) To supervise billing, data entry, finance, supplies and meter reading sections to avoid incorrect billing and unnecessary adjustments of the bills;
b) To ensure safe custody of cash and daily banking activities in the Districts/Regions are done properly;
c) To be responsible for the correct operation and allocation of works orders and keep its records;
d) To be responsible for timely preparation of monthly quarterly and annual accounts for statutory audit;
e) To prepare and submit all returns weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual from your department to comply with company’s procedures;
f) To certify local purchasing orders, payment vouchers and be the second cheque signatory adhering to the authorization limits stipulated in the company’s financial regulations;
g) To be responsible for closure of works orders and prompt submission of certificates to Head office;
h) To process payments in accordance with the terms of payments and availability of funds;
i) To ensure that daily collection received from the cashier is banked on the next day, and keep in safe custody all documents related to banking;
j) To ensure that Value Added Tax (VAT) withholding tax on goods and services rendered including city levy are properly deducted and remitted to the government and respective council on time;
k) To assist in preparing the regional budget and maintain effective Budget control to ensure there are no over expenditure.
KEY KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB
Degree in Accountancy, Commerce, Finance orequivalent from recognized higher learning Institutions
CPA (T) is an added advantage
Secondary Education Certificate ( Form IV/VI)
A minimum of 1 year working experience in related field.
Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:
All Candidates must:
Have good performance track record
Demonstrate highest degree of integrity
Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight deadlines.
Good communication skills, creative and innovative
Good team player
Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
Must be computer literate
