Senior Accountant Job Vacancy at JSI

Organization Background
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. is an international organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. JSI works extensively with national and local governments, NGOs, the private sector, and traditional leaders to expand access to services for vulnerable populations. JSI is committed to improving the health of underserved populations through innovative approaches in a range of public health areas, including HIV, sexual and reproductive health, technical and organizational capacity building, supply chain strengthening, strategic information management, health systems management, and policy development.

Brief Description of the Project
The purpose of the USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora Activity is to strengthen Tanzania’s public health supply chain and pharmaceutical services to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of safe, effective, quality-assured, affordable health commodities. USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora activity must work to develop the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals to sustainably manage supply chains, for both USAID-procured health commodities and those procured through national/local systems, and to strengthen local pharmaceutical management systems, including quality pharmaceutical services and national regulatory systems.

Position: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Summary
The Senior Accountant is a full-time position with USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora activity in Tanzania. The Senior Account will report to the Director of Finance and Operations. The Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting transaction processing, budget tracking and compliance assurance. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for critical functions as described below and will work closely with the Finance and Operations Director. The Senior Accountant is knowledgeable of and adheres to JSI ethical standards, policies and procedures, and all government taxation and other statutory procedures and standards.