Project Accountant Job Vacancy at RAFIKI-SDO

Position: Project Accountant (1 Post)

Location: Musoma MC, Mara Region

Duration: 5 Months (full-time)

Application Deadline: 19th September 2025

Key Requirement: Degree in Accounting/Finance + 3+ years in donor-funded projects

About RAFIKI-SDO

Rafiki Social Development Organization is a development and advocacy non-Governmental and non-profit sharing Organization working with Children, Youth, Marginalized and Vulnerable groups, families and their communities to reach their full potential by advocating for their rights and tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. The Organization was established in January 2005 and registered under the NGO Act of 2002, issued with a registration number No.00NGO/R1/00226 to operate in Tanzania Mainland.

Rafiki-SDO in partnership with PACT implement the USAID Adolescents and Children HIV Incidence Reduction, Empowerment and Virus Elimination project (ACHIEVE). ACHIEVE its main effort is to reach and sustain HIV epidemic control among pregnant and breastfeeding women, adolescents, infants and children.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish financial systems and policies for the project to ensure Organization compliance, practices, and regulations
  • Provide financial and administrative support in the design, implementation, and monitoring of project activities
  • Advise project staff on donor requirements; and provide training on financial management
  • Maintain audit trail for all projects matters i.e., proper book keeping both soft and hard copies
  • Ensure sufficient internal controls are maintained throughout the project life
  • Maintain organization and project fixed assets register
  • Develop and monitor budgets for the project
  • Work with program staff to finalize and administer sub agreements, subcontracts, MOU and other related project agreements
  • Ensure the financial monitoring of all grants in accordance with proper accounting principles and donor requirements
  • Coordinate input for the project annual budgeting process with the project team
  • Supervise other financial and administrative staff
  • Oversee compliance of Donor financial policy guidelines and Government of Tanzania statutory requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • University degree in accounting, finance or any related relevant field
  • At least two (03) years of experience working on donor-funded development programs and financial management
  • At least two (03) years in a supervisory role
  • Proven work experience as an Accountant
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

How to Apply

Send your application to ajira@rafikisdo.or.tz with the position title in the subject line. Deadline: Friday 19th September 2025, 17:00 hrs.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.