Vacancy title:
Finance and Admin Manager

Jobs at:
Feed the Children

Deadline of this Job:
12th July 2018.

Duty Station:
Kinondoni, Kawe Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
ABOUT FEED THE CHILDREN

Feed the Children is one of the world’s leading anti-hunger organizations and brings together caring individuals to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry. Together, we help kids be kids by providing healthy food, safe water, education, and job training so that kids and their families in all areas where we work become independent.

Location
Kinondoni, Kawe Dar es Salaam

OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE

• The job holder is responsible for all aspects of financial accounting, & administration at FEED office in Tanzania. S/he will be responsible for accurate financial record keeping, reconciliations and office administration. The Job-holder will be expected to make recommendations as well as assist the team interpret financial reports and departmental budgets, working closely with Pillar Managers to implement effective financial management system.
• The FM will work closely with the Grants Team & Finance team at Head Office.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES:

• Support the team in developing long term program funding strategy.
• Ensure implementation, and management of financial systems and procedures.
• Adherence to internal controls, Finance policy & Global Finance standards.
• Ensure there is efficient use of financial resources.
• Review accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support program teams develop realistic budgets, effective monitoring, timely and accurate reporting to head office and donors.
• Developing and documenting financial procedures to ensure full compliance and accountability.
• Oversee drawing & managing of Donor/Service level contracts adhering to legal requirements.
• Contribute to overall strategic and operational management of the organization as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Provide financial management advice on revisions of budgets, preparing periodical forecasts and any amendments needed.
• Monitor petty cash and bank balances to ensure sufficient funds are always available depending on program needs.
• Preparation and coordination of audits (general audit, donors’ audits) in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with all Statutory and organization audit requirements.
• Oversee the establishment/refinement and management of all procurement and logistics activities.
• Develop business plan, timeline and budget to perform financial projects.
• Monitor and manage expenditures within allotted budget.
• Supervise and manage payroll processing and tax filing activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Tanzania Revenue Authority requirements relating to taxation.
• Work with HR to identify training needs of the finance team staff, develop and strengthen capacity on various professional fronts.
• Sending out monthly Budget to Variance report to all Pillar Managers regarding departmental budgets’ updates and holding regular meetings with them to provide financial stewardship.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures for the financial administration are followed.
• Support Country Director to coordinate visitors and events in the country office.
• Flexible to take up other duties assigned by the Country/Regional Director.

MINIMUM PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Professional qualifications in CPA/ACCA a Masters will be an added advantage.
• 5 years accounting experience, 3 be at a senior level.
• Excellent Accounting computer experience. Knowledge of QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting and administration preferably within NGO setting.
• Experience in managing and reporting on multi-donor funding.
• Flexible to travel to field location and support field projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to think strategically and meet strict deadlines.
• Good knowledge of local Procurement, labour laws and best practices.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili needed
• International NGO experience an advantage
• Commitment to FEED values and observe Child Protection Policies
• Be a registered member of National Board of Accountants and Auditors.

Job application procedure
If you are interested and meet the requirements mentioned above please send your CV (including three references) and a cover letter to hr-tanzania@feedthechildren.org by 12th July 2018.

Feed the Children is an equal opportunity employer committed to Child protection policies.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.