Vacancy title:
Finance Manager

Jobs at:
Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE)

Deadline of this Job:
7th September 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 27th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) was established in 1996 as a company limited by guarantee (without share capital. DSE changed to a company limited by shares and was self-listed in July 2016. (The principal activity of the DSE is among others to provide a platform for trading settlement and depository of listed securities and facilitate companies to raise capital via issuance of shares and bonds.

JOB DETAILS:
In order to enhance its governance and operational efficiency, DSE is looking for ambitious and motivated candidates with integrity and experience to fill the following

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Purpose:
Assist the CFO by taking responsibility for the financial health of the DSE by developing and recommending strategies based on financial research to guide senior management in making sound business decisions.

Key Duties:

Key Result Area (KRA-1): Management Accounting

• Responsible for accounting and control of DSE books of accounts.
  
• Prepare (in accordance with international Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) principles periodical and annual accounts of the DSE.
  
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in planning, controlling and coordinating financial activities of the DSE.
  
• Formulate and administer the DSE policies and procedures for control of staff travel impress and loan accounts.
  
• Prepare and update guidelines on accounting policies and procedures for staff references.
  
• Ensure that all payments and disbursements are made in accordance with DSE Financial Regulations.
  

Key Result Area (KRA-2): Financial Reviews and Reports

• Assist with creating internal management reporting.
  
• Generate reports from the accounting software in use for preparation of financial reports to Management and the Board.
  
• Review all posted and approved financial transactions in the accounting software to ensure expenses are allocated appropriately into their budget categories.
  
• policies and procedures taking into account Government regulations and guidelines.
  
• Assist with creating financial statements (balance sheet. income statement).
  
• Review procurement documents for payment approval.
  
• Assist CFO in overseeing the management of leases, contracts and other financial commitment.
  

Minimum Education Qualifications:

• Holder of Master's Degree in Finance. Business Administration or equivalent.
  
• Certified Public Accountant — CPA (T1 or equivalent qualification.
  Required Professional Qualifications
  
• Must be registered with NBAA as Approved Accountant Securities Markets Certification will be an added advantage.
  

Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum of five years three of which should be at managerial level in a reputable institution.
  

Required Skills St Competencies

• Analytical Skills: IT Knowledge Management. Financial Management. Systems Understanding and Processing.
  
• Finance and Administration Skills: Financial Planning. Regulations and Compliance. Risk Management and Financial Markets.
  

Remuneration:
Competitive remuneration package will be offered as per the DSE pay scales.