Junior Project Accountant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Junior Project Accountant at DCT Mvumi hospital January, 2026

DCT Mvumi hospital is Christian health Institution of the Anglican Church under the Diocese of Central Tanganyika (DCT). DCT Mvumi hospital was established by CMS missionaries from UK and Australia in 1920s as nursing station. Quality eye health services provision is our extra-ordinary’ brand since 1970s. The hospital is situated about 45 km South East from Dodoma city centre in Chamwino District. The hospital offers services to the people of central zone regions (Dodoma, Singida) and people from other regions throughout the United Republic of Tanzania.

Diocese of Central Tanganyika/Mvumi Hospital in collaboration with CBM International through funding period starting on 02.02.2026 and ending on 31.12.2028 intends to implement the Project titled ‘‘Provision of Comprehensive and Inclusive Eye Health Services in the Central Zone of Tanzania”. The overall project goal is To increase access to comprehensive and inclusive eye health services in central zone, Tanzania”.

Currently, DCT Mvumi Hospital wishes to recruit qualified, experienced, motivated and dynamic individual to facilitate smooth implementation of the project in Dodoma region in the below mentioned position.

Overall, Purpose of the Job:

To effectively develop, manage and administer project plan for proper recording, documentation, controls, monitoring and reporting of financial operations in compliance CBM International

Job Specifications:

1. Budget and Plans

• Prepare for periodic (quarterly and annual) Financial budgets and monitor expenditure against the approved budgets.
• Prepare and conduct periodic reviews on budget performance and ensure alignment to the signed agreement between DCT and CBM International
• To prepare and submit requests of funds to donor based on the approved budget.

2. Cash flow projection & forecast

• Ensure that internal control procedures and donor regulations are adhered to tor all cash and bank disbursements, receipts, transfers and include appropriate backup of supporting documentation.
• To process all payments (cash and bank) tor the Project ensuring that they are properly approved by the Authority.
• Analyze financial risk assessment for the project and ensure placement upon the mitigation strategies
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of the Project accounting and accounting control procedures as per CBM standards

3. Management & Financial reports

• Preparation of various financial reports as per agreement with the donor and the DCT Mvumi Hospital Management i.e. monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annual management accounts and donor required.
• Present the Project financial reports to Mvumi Senior Management Team and CBM
• Ensuring that Mvumi DCT Mvumi Hospital submits timely and quality Financial Reports to CBM on a quarterly basis or as per agreed reporting schedule, annual audit and financial statement reports.
• Providing and interpreting other financial information related to the Project including any financial/taxation regulations amendments occurring at the partner or country level;
• Prepare the project payroll, and ensure tax calculations, social security and other statutory contribution are correctly made in line with relevant DCT Mvumi Hospital internal and national regulations
• Preparation of the Project books of accounts including periodic reconciliations as per defined Mvumi Hospital internal control structure and systems, as well as the interpretation of the same.

4. Logistics and Procurements

• In collaboration with program team, develop and submit annual procurement plan in a timely manner.
• Ensure that any purchase, lease or sale of assets is done in accordance with procurement guidelines and receives the required DCT and CBM approvals

5. Monitoring, Follow up and Documentation

• Conduct reviews and evaluation of cost-reduction opportunities and alerts for any areas of cost increase for donor’s approval.
• Organize and manage the annual audit of the Project accounts, prepare and implement of low-up plans based on given recommendations.
• charge of proper preparation, circulation, filing and archiving of all accounting, Financial and contractual documents in conformity with DCT Mvumi Hospital and donor procedures and standards.
• Reconcile all ledgers, to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded and reported as per donor requirement
• Control and maintain an asset register and inventory in line with Mvumi hospital and donor requirements.
• To reconcile all ledgers, cash & banks and payroll to ensure that all transactions aie accurately recorded and reported timely.
• To ensure imprest are issued and retired with proper supporting documents before issuing of new imprest.

6. Integrity

• Demonstrate high level of integrity in line with DCT Mvumi Hospital core values for the day-to-day functions.

• Working in accordance with the DCT Mvumi hospital financial manual, partner agreements, and financial checklist in close liaison with CBM operations, administration and accounts teams

• To perform any other duties assigned time to time by Project Lead. Project coordinator and other relevant authority.

7. Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree in one of the following fields: Accounting, Finance and Business Administration from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel. Words and Power point) is a must.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a related field from a reputable organization.
• Extensive experience in managing donor funded projects, and working with International NGOs is an added advantage
• Specialized knowledge in an automated accounting packages e.g. Quick Books is a must
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at minimum supervision, attentive to details and team builder.

Mode of Application

For all interested candidate send your achievement focused CV (with 3 referees, one from a recent employer), certified copy of relevant academic certificates and cover letter (in English) addressed to the.

General Secretary

Diocese of Central Tanganyika P.O. Box 15, Dodoma.

Submit the application documents in one PDF format file to email address;   with copy to dctm.hospital@yahoo.co.uk, with copies to sangaemma@gmail.com, bonifacemichael8@gmail.com and flavmedard@gmail.com  Please make sure your email subject line captioned the title of position (Junior Project Accountant) you applied for.

DEADLINE: The deadline for submissions of applications is 6th February, 2026 at 17:00hrs. Any application that will be submitted after the specified time will not be considered at all.

Note: Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Females are highly encouraged to apply

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