New Job vacancy at Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)-MANAGING DIRECTOR

New Job vacancy at Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)-MANAGING DIRECTOR,The Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) is a parastatal Educational Institution established by the Institute of Accountancy Arusha Act of 1990. The overall control and supervision of the Institute is vested in its Governing Council.

The Institute has over time developed a total number of thirty seven academic programmes from Basic Technician Certificate, Ordinary Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Post graduate Diploma and Master’s Degree.

The Institute also conducts short- term Courses and Seminars, many of them tailored to client needs. In addition, it undertakes consultancy and research activities as part of its Mission. Through these interventions, IAA aspires to develop lasting partnerships with Industry, the Government, and non-Governmental Organizations.

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The objectives and functions of the Institute are to:

Provide facilities for the study of and training in the principles, Procedures and techniques of accountancy and related subjects as the Governing Council may from time to time decide.
Conduct courses leading to professional qualifications in Accountancy and related Disciplines.
Sponsor, arrange and provide facilities for Conferences and Seminars for discussion of matters related to Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics, Information Technology, and other Management Sciences.
Conduct research, and offer consultancies to business organizations, government, non-governmental organizations, and arrange for publication and general dissemination of study materials in connection with the work activities of the institute.

Contact of Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)

Arusha Campus

P.O. Box 2798
+255 (0) 763 462 109
+255 27 2970232
+255 27 2970234
iaa @iaa.ac.tz

Dar es salaam Campus

P.O.Box 69007
+255 621-005190
+255 22 2864822
CM_DSM@iaa.ac.tz

Babati Campus

P.O. Box 26
+255 27 297 0205
+255 784-244616
academic_babati@iaa.ac.tz

At IAA, When it comes to choosing where to study, try to imagine yourself in that one place for the next three to four years before making that commitment.

We offer our students the chance to study in three different locations, each one with their own unique offer!

At IAA, we prepare you for the real world long before you graduate by helping you to build and enhance your career. Ensuring you’re employable at the end of your course is our number one priority. We will help you to develop your skills through a variety of work-related experiences.

Your learning environment at IAA is characterized by:.

1. Unique Location

Beautifully located in Arusha; at a spacious 21 acres land in the Geneva of Africa and the heart of tourism industry in the East Africa;

2. Unique Location

Arusha is known as a centre of many international organizations such as East African Community and International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.

3. Learning Environment

A modern learning environment fitted with audio-visual equipment to support collaborative learning

4. Modern Facilities

Six computer labs fitted with modern equipment to facilitate hands-on learning

5. Highly Qualified Staff

The presence of young, dynamic, educated, and motivated faculty ready to prepare you for the future

6. Reputation

Reap the benefits of the reputation we have built over the years in the areas of accountancy, business, information technology, procurement, and banking and finance sectors

JOB POST

MANAGING DIRECTOR- AICC – 1 POST

APPLICATION TIMELINE

2022-09-22 2022-10-12

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(i)Providing leadership and management of the Centre according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors;

(ii)Creating the required synergy within the Centre through planning, organizing, coordinating and overall management of the AICC operations;

(iii)Overseeing policies and protocol issues;

(iv)Managing, planning and coordinating the Centre’s activities of promoting sustainable congress and business tourism;

(v)Enhancing the Centre’s position and ability as the premier congress and business tourism promotion agency in the country;

(vi)Acting as intermediary between the Board and staff of the Centre;

(vii)Translating and communicating policies formulated by the Board to all staff of the Centre for clear implementation and success;

(viii)Drafting policies for approval by the Board and preparing procedures to implement the organizational policies; reviewing existing policies on an annual basis and recommending changes to the Board as appropriate

(ix)Spearheading the Centre’s initiatives in seeking sources of finance for various projects undertaken by the Centre;

(x)Preparing national and international programs for appropriate promotion of congress and business tourism in Tanzania;

(xi)Implementing organizational and managing policies which will guide efficient running of the Centre;

(xii)Ensuring the Centre’s targets are achieved and operating within the approved budget

(xiii)Ensuring availability of financial and performance reports;

(xiv)Ensuring that the Board’s resolutions are implemented and subsequent reports are prepared.

(xv)Developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the Centre;

(xvi)Developing operational plans which incorporate goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the Centre and ensuring that the operations of the Centre meet the expectations of its stakeholders;

(xvii)Identifying, assessing, and informing the Board on internal and external issues that affect the Centre;

(xviii)Representing the Centre at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile; and

(xix)Performing any other duties relevant to the scope of work that may be assigned by the Board and the Minister.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in the following fields: Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, International Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, International Relations or Law from a recognized institution. Holding a PhD in any of the above field will be an added advantage. At least ten (10) years of experience of which five (5) years should be in a Managerial position in a reputable organization.

REMUNERATION

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