Vacancy title:
Finance and Administrative Officer

Jobs at:
Tanzania Development Information Organization (TADIO)

Deadline of this Job:
7th October 2018

Duty Station:

Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 4th October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking for an experienced Finance and Administrative Officer to lead the administrative and financial aspects of a young and strong media network that promotes community media in Tanzania by increasing awareness to the public and by fostering access to information to remote communities through community and local radio’s.

A/ Main roles and responsibilities
The Finance and Administrative Officer of TADIO shall have all his duties agreed with the Board and will report directly to the coordinator and inform regularly the board on administrative and financial issues. His main responsibilities will be the following:

• Overall TADIO’saccountancy;
  
• Be the chief administrative and financial adviser of TADIO;
  
• Provide support to the coordinator to develop budget proposals;
  
• Prepare all financial reports of TADIO;
  
• Contribute to define Revenue distribution for all TADIO members;
  
• Maintenance of all documentation related to banking and financial issues;
  
• Maintenance of all periodic subscription fees for the organization;
  
• Custodian of all financial records, receipts and accounting books;
  
• Ensure adherence to proper accounting procedures;
  
• Ensure proper financial controls;
  
• Ensure proper accounting systemsand procedures (manuals and policies) are in place and
  used: Administration, Accounting and Finance, HR and procurement, equipment
  maintenance (specially office assets and Production Studio equipment);
  
• Liaise with staff and volunteers about financial matters;
  
• Follow up and liaise with all TADIO CR members (More than 30 CR members) on all
  administrative issues and obligations as members of the network.
  

B/ Education
Academic Qualifications required

• Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent
  
• MA degree is an added advantage
  
• Registered under NBAA or other relevant recognized Account Boards
  

C/ Experience

Required

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in administrative and financial management in the private sector, Civil Society Organisation’s and / or NGO’s.
  

Desired

• Ability to link financial and non-financial resources during implementation of the day to day activities of the organisation’s laid down plan;
  
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement the organisation strategic plan;
  
• Innovation – ability to come with new ideas for improvement in the work areas as well as in the accounting tasks;
  
• Knowledge of different accounting packages;
  
• proficiency in IT is an added advantage;
  
• Self-motivation & proven Credibility/Integrity in his /her professional experience;
  
• Organisational skills and team working ability;
  
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills.
  

Other attributes

• Must not be a member of TADIO or any other community media network;
  
• Should be self-motivated and upstanding, have a strong working discipline and be an autonomous person