Accounts and Finance Officer job at Tanzania Health Summit (THS)
Financial accounting and record keeping Maintain the general ledger — post journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and depreciation. Perform monthly reconciliations: bank accounts, supplier and customer statements, control accounts, inter-company and inter-branch balances. Maintain the fixed asset register, run depreciation schedules, and coordinate physical asset verification and disposals. Ensure complete, properly authorised documentation for every transaction. […]
Financial accounting and record keeping
- Maintain the general ledger — post journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and depreciation.
- Perform monthly reconciliations: bank accounts, supplier and customer statements, control accounts, inter-company and inter-branch balances.
- Maintain the fixed asset register, run depreciation schedules, and coordinate physical asset verification and disposals.
- Ensure complete, properly authorised documentation for every transaction.
Accounts payable and receivable
- Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes; schedule and process payments.
- Raise customer invoices, monitor the debtors ageing report, follow up on collections and escalate overdue accounts.
- Administer petty cash, staff imprest and advance retirements.
Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts — income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.
- Produce budget-versus-actual variance analysis with written commentary on significant movements.
- Support preparation of annual statutory financial statements in line with IFRS.
- Prepare donor, grant or project-specific financial reports where applicable.
Budgeting, forecasting and analysis
- Assist in preparing the annual budget and periodic reforecasts.
- Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity.
- Carry out cost, margin and profitability analysis; support business cases and investment appraisals.
Tax and statutory compliance
- Compute, file and pay withholding tax, PAYE and social security contributions within statutory deadlines.
- Maintain a compliance calendar and keep supporting reconciliations audit-ready.
- Liaise with the revenue authority on assessments, refunds and queries; keep business licences and registrations current.
Payroll
- Prepare monthly payroll, statutory deductions and payslips; reconcile payroll to the ledger and to statutory returns.
Audit and internal control
- Prepare audit schedules and lead-sheets; act as focal point for external and internal auditors.
- Implement audit recommendations and track remediation.
- Apply and monitor internal controls, enforce segregation of duties, and flag irregularities or suspected fraud.
Treasury and banking
- Process payments and transfers, manage banking relationships and signatory mandates.
- Handle foreign currency transactions and maintain loan and lease amortisation schedules.
Systems and administration
- Maintain data integrity in the accounting system and support system upgrades or migrations.
- Reconcile inventory and support procurement, contract and supplier management.
- Any other duties reasonably assigned by the Finance Manager.
Requirements
- High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
- Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines and work under pressure.
- Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining financial matters to non-finance colleagues.
- Organised, self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
Professional qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance) is an added advantage.
How to approach this opportunity
Before applying for Accounts and Finance Officer job at Tanzania Health Summit (THS), review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert before Jul 28, 2026.
- For health roles, make your registration, license, clinical experience, and relevant certificates easy to find in your CV.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
Tailor your CV before applying
For Accounts and Finance Officer job at Tanzania Health Summit (THS) at Tanzania Health Summit (THS), align your CV with the location and role context: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Questions to prepare for
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Tell us about your clinical or patient-care experience and how you keep records accurate.
How do you handle pressure when there are many patients or an emergency?
What steps do you take to maintain infection prevention and patient safety?
Give an example of working with a health team to solve a patient-care challenge.
How would you support a worried or upset patient or patient relative?
What key information do you make sure is recorded after patient care?
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Accounts and Finance Officer job at Tanzania Health Summit (THS) position at Tanzania Health Summit (THS). After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in jobs. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail. Ability to m....
I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Jul 28, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
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