Vacancy title:
Project Manager/TCF Chairman

Jobs at:
Tanzania Cheshire Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
10th May 2018

Duty Station:
Dodoma, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
Background
Tanzania Cheshire Foundation in partnership with Leonard Cheshire Disability have been awarded a tour year grant since March 201? from e donor to
deliver an inclusive education programme in Dodoma and Chamwino Districts of Tanzania The project aims to increase the enrolment and retention of
children with disabilities in primary schools, to increase their learning and improve their lite chances. Children with disabilities lace multiple barriers to
education including stigma around disability, isolation and abuse from family and community members, inaccessible environments and lack of
rehabilitative support. This project will address the barriers to education to ensure that more children with disabilities access education and improve their
teaming, ultimately receiving a full , quality and inclusive education.

LCD and TCF are recruiting for the position of Project Accountant within the team in Tanzania. Please submit a CV and Covering Letter to
Chairperson, Tanzania Cheshire Foundation P.O. Box 3252 Dodoma Tanzania. The closing date tor the application is 10th May 2018

Job Title: Project Accountant
Organization: Tanzania Cheshire Foundation
Reporting to: Project Manager/TCF Chairman
Location: Dodoma, Tanzania
Contract Type: Three years contract subject to 1 year performance evaluation

PURPOSE OF THE JOB -
The post holder will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Inclusive Education project in Tanzania

KEY RESPONSIBILITJES

Payments and cash management -

• Prepare all payment instructions as required by the project, ensuring that these are appropriately reviewed and authorized in line with policies and
  that vouchers and supporting documents are correct and complete. . I
  
• Manage the office petty cash, ensure petty cash reconciliation is done regularly and submitted on time and respond to petty cash queries.
  
• Monitor bank balances and ensure funding requests are completed accurately and on time.
  
• Ensure that payroll is correctly processed in line with at contractual and legal obligations.

Bookkeeping and reporting

• Develop and maintain the prefect accounting system, maintaining accurate and timely entries in all of the relevant lodgers
  
• Carry out all necessary monthly reviews oi the account balances including deposits. advances. vendor balances.
  
• Prepare monthly financial reports, expenditure reports and any other reports as requested by TCF and LCD. Ensure that deadlines are strictly
  maintained and that all relevant documentation is correctly submitted. -
  
• To assist TCF in preparation of annual financial report and monitoring of TCF budget -

Budgetary oversight and monitoring

• Meet regularly with the project manager and other relevant team members 10 review budgetary performance
  
• Perform regular analysis and explain budget variances to LCD Regional Office and relevant program staff

Compliance 

• Ensure compliance with LCD's international finance policies and procedures manual and with LCD policies including ‘The Supply of Goods and
  Services’ Procurement Policy and others with any bearing on financial management.
  
• Understand and ensure the project complies with the requirements of the UK Bribery Act.
  
• Ensure compliance with all local. national and where relevant international legal requirements for the project. This includes ensuring compliance to
  all stall and consultants with regulations and law on tax, insurance and other matters. -
  
• Support internal and external audits of the project

Administration/others

• Be responsible for maintenance of fixed assets tracking and accounting. -
  
• Be the first point call on financial/accounting issues/requests before they are forwarded for verification to the Regional Finance Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications -

• CPA-T holder (or equivalent level of financial/accounting qualification)

Essential Other

• Significant experience in a senior finance position
  
• A good understanding of budgets and strong financial management skills
  
• Knowledge of designing and implementing finance 5 admin controls and systems
  
• Experience in managing donor Funds
  
• An excellent communicator at all levels
  
• Ability to work independently and under own initiative
  
• Able to maintain strong working relationships with external parties
  
• Willingness in travel

Job application procedure
Please submit a CV and Covering Letter to
Chairperson, Tanzania Cheshire Foundation P.O. Box 3252 Dodoma Tanzania. The closing date for the application is 10th May 2018