Overview

Job Title: Accountant

Work location: Dar es Salaam

Unite Food Program (UFP)

 

 

The Unite Food Program (UFP) is a social enterprise owned and operated primarily by Tanzanian women. Its mission is to provide poor small-scale farmers with a secure market for their crops and fair market prices, as well as healthy, tasty, and affordable staple food options to all Tanzanians. The enterprise’s goal is to empower small-scale farmers by providing them with a secure market for their crops at an above-market price, as well as high-quality storage bags (AgroZ® Bags) to store their crops in order to provide food for their families and serve as a “bank” for future needs and emergencies; and trainings in agribusiness optimization techniques and approaches.

 

The UFP is now pushing for the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 of “Zero Hunger” since the work it performs aims to end hunger, ensure food security and nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

 

The Mission Statement:

  • “To provide healthy, tasty, and affordable staple food options to Tanzanian people.”

 

The Vision Statement:

  • “To become the supplier and distributor of high-quality staple foods and enhance food resilience in Tanzania and Africa.”

 

 

The Job responsibilities:

  • The data entry involves accurately recording all accounting transactions.
  • The Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial accounts, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements specific to maize flour production.
  • Cost accounting involves monitoring and analyzing production costs, such as raw materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure profitability and efficiency in the maize flour production process.
  • Budgeting and forecasting: Assist with the creation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, providing information on expected costs and revenues associated with maize flour production.
  • Inventory Management: Track inventory levels of raw materials and final goods, guaranteeing accurate reporting and effective management of stock connected to maize flour.
  • Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax requirements, including VAT returns and other associated files, specific to the food production industry.
  • Audit Coordination: Prepare for and assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations for financial transactions and maize flour production activities.
  • Reconciliation includes banking and receivables reconciliation.

 

 

The Job Requirements:

Education:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related subject.

 

NB: Include the desired pay on the application letter.

Submit your application letter and CV to: rmtunge@gmail.com.

Deadline: January 24, 2025.