Project Accountant
TZA: Arusha, TZA: Frankfurt Zoological Society Tanzania, Admin and Finance, full-time, 5-7 years of experience
About the Position
We are seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced project accountant position to join our project teams to ensure that procurement of goods/services, project reports, and documentation adhere to the financial policies laid out by donor requirements.
Your Tasks
- Prepare accurate accounts, financial statements, and reports for management, donors, and auditors.
- Ensure timely financial reporting and cash flow management for project activities.
- Ensure strict adherence to approved budgets and donor guidelines.
- Link grant budgets to work-plans and monitor budget compliance across projects.
- Work closely with partners to ensure compliance, delivery of outputs, and provide accounting guidance.
- Maintain effective financial management systems, sound control, and proper filing.
- Support procurement procedures, ensuring proper approval, documentation, and compliance with FZS/donor guidelines.
- Provide regular fund status updates to project coordinators and program managers.
Your Profile
- Holder of a Bachelor of Commerce and Accounting or Finance, Business Management/ Administration or related degree,
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA T)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in donor fund management
We Offer
- Engaging and meaningful work that encourages independent and entrepreneurial thinking; an opportunity to contribute towards the protection of impressive wilderness areas
Your Application
If you are passionate and ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for applying. Please send your application to jobs.tanzania@fzs.org . Your application should be delivered before or by 20th June 2025