Enabel is a Belgian Agency for International Cooperation. Our mission is to build a sustainable world where all live under the rule of law and are free to thrive. We offer solutions addressing pressing global challenges – Social and Economic Empowerment; Climate action - Environment, Demographic Transition and Peace - Stability - Democracy.
We have over 20 years' experience driving impact in areas ranging from education and health care to agriculture, environmental protection, digitalisation, employment, and governance. Enabel’s expertise is eagerly sought after by international cooperation partners around the globe, ranging from the Belgian government, European Union institutions, governments of other countries and the private sector.
With over 2,100 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in more than twenty countries, in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Background
Since 1982, Tanzania and Belgium have worked together to advance sustainable development, with Enabel leading a wide range of impactful initiatives. Current efforts focus on strengthening local economies, supporting climateresilient natural resource management, expanding digital innovation and education, improving transport efficiency and empowering women through access to justice. These initiatives span multiple regions in Tanzania and continue to grow as new opportunities for collaboration emerge.
It is in this context that Enabel in Tanzania is seeking to recruit qualified personnel for an immediate position, while alsopre-qualify candidates for the creation of a talent pool to be used over the next 3 years.
The Function
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accountant(s) ensure the processing, keying and control of accounting data and documents of the projects in order to provide qualitative accounting: reliable, timely, and exhaustive. The specific responsibilities includes;
Ensure the processing of accounting data and documents to provide qualitative accounting.
Ensure the preparation of treasury operations so that suppliers/beneficiaries are paid correctly and in due time.
Preparation of files, collection of information, and accounting records for control purposes to allow transfer of the same to the Financial Controllers/Auditors/Rensponsible Administration and Finance.
Provide and maintain quality financial data to allow reliable financial reporting and analysis.
Profile, Required Qualifications, and Experience
Tanzanian National
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or Management
Must be a Qualified Accountant with any one of the professional accounting certifications e.g. CPA, ACCA,
Additional Training in Financial Management Procedures is an added advantage;
Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in Finance and Accounting, budget support, grants management or a similar position of which at least 2 years specifically in Accounting, or equivalent within either a donor agency, government project or a highly recognized private organization;
Strong experience in financial reporting, tax management and financial analysis;
Required skills and knowledge:
Knowledge in Financial Management policies and Accounting procedures, budget management and financial analysis.
Familiar in using an ERP-Financial Management tool.
Knowledge in procurement and tax rules
Good knowledge of standard ICT applications (Excel, Word, PPT etc.)
Knowledgeable in audit preparation and execution of audit feedback
Skilled at solving problems and you adopt a solution and results-oriented approach;
Respect others and is able to build relations on the basis of credibility and expertise.
Show engagement, sense of responsibility and integrity.
Flexible and can work in a changing environment.
Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission, and values of Enabel For more information please visit Enabel_Our Identity
We offer you:
A rewarding and impactful role in an international environment.
A competitive salary package aligned with the job category, including health care insurance, a 14th-month salary and, if applicable a school fees allowance.
A seniority allowance to recognize your relevant expertise
Following this recruitment procedure, a shortlist of successful applicants may be constituted which may be sourced in the next three years for similar job openings.
Every person who fulfils the conditions listed in our job advertisements may apply. Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate based on gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status or any other factor other than competence.
Are you interested?
We are the Belgian agency for international cooperation, implementing Belgium’s governmental development policy. The agency also works for other national and international commissioners. With our partners in Belgium and abroad, we offer solutions to address pressing global challenges - Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequality - and to promote Global Citizenship. With 2,000 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa and the Middle East.
