Job Title: Accounting Assistant

November 19, 2025 Dar es Salaam

Company: IITA Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Qualification: Diploma
Experience: 2 years
Location: Dar es Salaam
Job Field: Finance / Accounting

About the Opportunity
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the Accounts Department in our mission to generate agricultural innovations for Africa’s food security challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in entering accounting data and maintaining financial documents
  • Custodian of accounting documents including payment vouchers and travel advances
  • File and maintain financial support documents in hard copies
  • Prepare weekly/monthly cash reconciliations
  • Issue receipts for monies collected and process cash payments
  • Liaise with pension security fund offices on monthly remittances
  • Retrieve files from archives as required

Qualifications and Key Skills

  • Diploma in Accounting with at least 2 years’ proven accounting experience
  • Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
  • Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Previous experience in an NGO will be an added advantage
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
  • Written and oral proficiency in English required

How to Apply:
Send applications to: IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org
Include reference number: IITA-TZ-2025-DSM-009-NRS-DAR ES SALAAM
Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025

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