Accountant Jobs and Internship Opportunities at the Cotton Development Trust Fund (CDTF)

The Cotton Development Trust Fund (CDTF), established in Tanzania on 4th March 2008 under the Trustees Incorporation Act (CAP.318 R.E. 2002), is inviting applications from motivated, young, and dynamic Tanzanians to join their team. The Fund was formed as a successor to the Cotton Development Fund (CDF) under the Cotton Industry Act No. 2 of 2001, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed by industry stakeholders in April 2006.

CDTF is currently offering contract and internship opportunities for accountants at their Mwanza office.

Available Positions

Accountant (1 position – Six Months Contract)
Accountant Internship (3 positions)

Duty Station: Mwanza

Education Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in any of the following:

Accounting
Finance
Commerce
Business Administration (with a focus on accounting or finance)
Or any equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions

Key Responsibilities

Conduct interdepartmental and periodic cash audits.
Perform regular and surprise audits of departments and units.
Review financial accounts and supporting documents for accuracy.
Assess existing internal control systems and recommend improvements.
Undertake any other finance-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent time management skills.
Ability to handle complex data and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

General Application Requirements

All applicants must provide:

A recent passport-sized photo
Curriculum Vitae (CV) with current contact details
Certified copies of academic certificates, including degrees, professional qualifications, and Form IV & VI certificates
Birth Certificate or National ID

Important Notes:

Form IV and VI result slips will not be accepted.
Forged documents will result in legal action.
Include three reputable referees with reliable contact information.
Foreign certificates must be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or NACTE for non-degree certificates.

Internship-Specific Requirements

No prior work experience in the field of study.
Graduated within the last three years.
Age between 18 and 35 years.

How to Apply

Submit your application via email to: hr@tcb.go.tz

Use “Accountant” in the subject line for contract positions.
Use “Internship Accountant” in the subject line for internship positions.

Alternatively, applications can be posted or hand-delivered to:

Director General, Tanzania Cotton Board, Regional Drive Road, P.O. Box 61, Mwanza

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

Deadline: 13th October 2025 at 15:00 hrs

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