Vacancy title:
Finance Manager

Jobs at:
CDM Smith

Deadline of this Job:
31st August 2018

Duty Station:
Mjini Morogoro, Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 10th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Why CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

JOB DETAILS:

To learn more about CDM Smith and our work with International Development please visit us at:
https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Client-Solutions/Focus-Areas/Development-Assistance 

Job Description:
We are now accepting applicants for the position of Finance Manager for a major infrastructure support project in Tanzania.

Job Responsibilities:
In general, helping to ensure overall compliance with CDM Smith’s budget, scope, schedule, quality and reporting requirements on the assignment associated with Finance Management

• Ensure overall compliance of funding usage per donor requirements
  
• Regular reporting on the status, implementation activities and projects to the client and other stakeholders as required
  
• Process contractor payments on behalf of client via best business practices
  
• Preparing periodic financial statements and reports for the program
  
• Provide answers to audit queries and inquiries
  VAT, custom duty and other tax reporting and processing for reimbursement
  
• Promote and adherence to CDM Smith’s quality management program (PQM)
  
• Maintain office records and accounts, e.g. payroll, vendor lists, bank account and project inventory
  
• Maintain petty cash (or provide oversight)
  
• Prepare monthly reporting on financial transactions and bank reconciliation
  
• Work as needed and as assigned relative to taxes, legal issues, human resources, insurance, and government registrations
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degrees: Master's degree in accounting, finance or economics.
  
• Post-graduate chartered/professional membership (or equivalent) of a recognized international financial institution, or equivalent.
  
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis for at least 3 large scale projects or organizations of a similar nature and complexity during the last 10 years.
  
• Proven ability to provide sound financial analysis and review financial data.
  
• Previous experience analyzing and reporting variances for project financial performance.
  
• Strong computer skills and ability to utilize word-processing and database applications including
• QuickBooks, MS Office, Familiar with utilizing advanced computerized financial applications.
  
• Excellent knowledge of and be fully familiar with the relevant norms, standards and procedures, as well as local legislation, circumstances and practices.
  
• Strong communication, prioritization, and organizational skills.
  
• Strong presentation skills (document-based and verbal).
  
• Ability to work with others in a positive and collaborative manner.
  
• Ability to work as part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team, often operating under tight deadlines and timetables.
  
• Fluency in English, Swahili a plus Swahili a plus