Position: Chief Accountant
Location: Mwanza, Tanzania

Nyanza Cooperative Union 1984 LTD is a Society Cooperative unit which is registered in Tanzania with registration No. 4152 dated 21.04.1984. The Union was registered under the Co-operative Societies Act No. 6 of 2013 to work in the Mwanza Region, Tanzania

Position: Chief Accountant

As a selected Accountant you will be required to oversee the financial management of the union by ensuring you comply with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. In this position, you will be needed to focus on financial planning, resource management and providing financial advice to the General Manager and Board of Directors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of Accountant

• Preparing and managing financial estimates and income plus company expenditure.
• Overseeing debt control by providing guidance on fund allocation and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Verifying annual expenditures and submitting reports to the Board.
• Preparing annual financial statements and coordinating with external audits.
• Advising the General Manager and Board on financial management and asset utilization.
• Managing union-owned resources including buildings and land
  Preparing and submitting financial statements for review.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, Finance or related
  Professional certificates such as CPA (T), ACCA or CFA and registered under the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA).
  Two years of working experience in accounting or financial management.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to new working environments.
• Excellent communication in both Languages such as English and Kiswahili.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

General Conditions

• Applicants must attach their Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the following details; contacts, postal address, email and telephone numbers.
  All applicants must be Tanzania citizens.
  Applicants should apply based on the information given in the advertisement.
  Attach copies of certified certificates as shown below;
  • Master’s Degree/Degree/Advanced Diploma
    Form IV and VI National Examination Certificates
  • Professional Registration and Training Certificates (where applicable)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Copies of Form IV and VI result slips and testimonials are not accepted.
  • Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with reliable contacts.
  • Applicants with foreign qualifications must verify their certificates to TCU

Applications must be submitted by 3:30 pm on March 10, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of interviews

All applicants interested in working at Nyanza Cooperative Union should submit their applications in English language and attachments should be submitted to the address provided below

Board Chairperson
Nyanza Cooperative Union (1984) Ltd
P.O. Box 09 Mwanza
Or via email: info@ncultd.or.tz