The Bugarama, 1I0gi and Kakola (BUlKA) Savings & Credit Cooperative Societ} Ie' ACCOS) was established in 2007 and officially registered by the Registrar of Savings & Credit Societies on March 23, 2007, beanng registration number SHR. 1359. BUlKA SACCOS started with a total of 222 members - all of whom were employees of the Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Ltd. Until August, 2010, the Society had registered over 550 active members.
The BUlKA SACCOS seeks to recruit a dedicated, self motivated and highly organized Accountant to join the Society's team. Based in the Villages of either lIogi, Bugarama or Kakola, the successful candidate will be responsible for all personnel and operational activities of the Society.
Reporting Line: BUlKA SACCOS Chairman
Office Location: Bulyanhulu Gold Mine; 1000km inland from Oar es Salaam; Kahama District, Shinyanga Region
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• In-charge of all Bulyanhulu SACCOS personnel by way of coaching, training and developing all employees to high standards of performance
• Overseeing balancing of accounts of all members
• Preparing monthly reports on the SACCOS income and expenditures
• Examining and supervising cash reconciliation
• In-charge of cash disbursement and filing of cash payable data
• Authorizing the release of cash to clients
• Preparing monthly reports for presentation during board meetings
• Training of employees on various duties
• Maintaining accounts, databases and daily transactions in order and up to date
• Ensuring incoming revenues are handled in a timely manner
• Working closely with other junior staffs to ensure that duties run smoothly
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience
1. Knowledge & Exposures
Considerable experience in managing SACCOS establishments - preferably within an industrial environment such as mining
2. Skills & Experience
• Experience in preparing and reviewing budgets, revenue, expenses, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
• Proven success in being able to resolve accounting discrepancies
• Knowledge of financial applications and accounting applications
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections'
• Possess excellent people skills and be able to communicate effectively in English and Swahili
• Proficient in Ms Office suite
Foster strong relationships with their customers such as heads of departments, managers, contractors etc.
Have achievement orientation, analytical thinking, customer service orientation, cultural sensitivity and team leadership. Act and look professional at all times, act as a role model in mind, body and action.
APPLICATION MODE:
The position will attract a competitive salary package, which include benefits. Applicants are invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to:EMwakitwange@africanbarrickgold.com or MMwenda@africanbarrickgold.com:
BUlKA SACCOS has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. If you are not contacted by us within fourteen (14) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment and reference checking.
