Assistant Accountant – PPB Direct Financing Support

Job Description

WWF Tanzania is part of the global World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations. Through initiatives such as the People Powering Biodiversity (PPB) Project, WWF works closely with local communities to promote biodiversity conservation, sustainable natural resource management, and livelihood improvement while strengthening local governance and financial accountability.

The Assistant Accountant – PPB Direct Financing Support position is responsible for providing financial and accounting support to village-level institutions receiving direct funding under the PPB Project. The role combines accounting responsibilities with field-based community engagement, focusing on strengthening financial management systems, improving compliance, building local capacity, and ensuring proper use of project resources to achieve conservation and development objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management activities at village-level institutions participating in the project
• Guide village personnel in maintaining accurate and complete financial records
• Assist in recording receipts, payments, and financial transactions correctly
• Promote sound financial management and accountability practices within communities
• Conduct regular field visits to review village financial records and documentation
• Verify supporting documents and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance
• Ensure expenditures align with approved work plans and project funding guidelines
• Identify documentation gaps, compliance issues, and areas requiring improvement
• Train and mentor village stakeholders on basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Demonstrate practical financial management and recordkeeping techniques
• Strengthen financial management capacity within community institutions
• Organize and maintain financial records and filing systems
• Review financial and technical reports submitted by participating villages
• Assist in preparing quarterly and periodic financial reports
• Maintain a centralized repository of project financial documents
• Identify irregularities and potential financial risks
• Report financial concerns and compliance issues to the Landscape Accountant
• Support the implementation of corrective actions and financial improvements

Qualification required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting practices
• Experience in financial reporting and documentation management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet applications
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Strong organizational and record management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance personnel and community stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• High level of professional integrity and ethical conduct
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail
• Willingness to undertake regular fieldwork and community engagement activities

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official WWF recruitment portal: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-GB/wwfint/EXTERNAL/jobs/1542

Conclusion
The Assistant Accountant – PPB Direct Financing Support role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career finance professionals to contribute to community development and biodiversity conservation initiatives. The position is ideal for candidates who combine accounting expertise with a passion for fieldwork, community engagement, capacity building, and promoting sound financial management practices within local institutions.