JOB OPPORTUNITY ADVERTISEMENT

Cotton Development Trust Fund (CDTF) was incorporated in Tanzania on 4^th March 2008 under Trustees Incorporation Act (CAP.318 R.E. 2002) as per certificate of incorporation No. 3352. The Fund is a replacement of the Cotton Development Fund (CDF), which was established under the auspices of the Cotton Industry Act No. 2 of 2001. Formation of the Fund was in line with the wishes of the Cotton Industry Stakeholders as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding which was signed on 21^st April 2006.

Cotton Development Trust Fund is looking for the qualified, young and dynamic Tanzanians who are interested to join the Fund and fill in the following vacant position under contract employment and Internship program.

1. ACCOUNTANT (01 Post - Six Months Contract)
2. ACCOUNTANT (3 Posts – Internship)

Duty Station: Mwanza         

Education requirement:

• Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following fields: Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance, or equivalent qualifications from recognised institutions.

Duties and responsibilities:  

1. To perform interdepartmental audits;
2. To perform periodical cash accounting for each department to ascertain correctness of cash and book balances;
3. To perform regular and surprise/special audits to Directorates, sections and Units;
4. To carry out examination of Authority financial accounting and supporting documents;
5. To evaluate the effectiveness of existing systems of internal control and recommend appropriate improvements; and
6. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualitative Requirement:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Time management
• To handle complex data and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

General Conditions:

1. Applicants must attach an up-to-date passport size photo, current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, email address and mobile number(s)
2. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic Certificates as follows:

• Degrees and professional certificates
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates
• Birth Certificate or National Identity Card
• 3.   Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action     
• 4   Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts in their CV.
• 5. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or National Accreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE) for foreign non degree certificates.
• 6. For interns should have not yet been exposed to work experience related to their area of study, should have completed their studies within three years from the date of this advert and should be between 18 to 35 years old.
• 7. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further processes;

1. Application closing date will be 13^th October, 2025 at 15:00hrs

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted to hr@tcb.go.tz with the subject “Accountant’’ for Accountant candidates and “Internship Accountant” for internship candidates.

                  OR

Applications should be posted or hand delivered to:

DIRECTOR GENERAL

TANZANIA COTTON BOARD

REGIONAL DRIVE ROAD

P.O. BOX 61

MWANZA

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are submitted. Early application submission is strongly encouraged.