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Date Posted: Thursday, August 03 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania is searching for a Finance & Administration Manager to join a dynamic team of professionals responsible for the implementation of the program and the responsible stewardship of resources. The Finance & Administration Manager has the overall responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely financial and administrative support services are provided to the program team. S/he has overall supervisory responsibility for the finance team and the administration team, focusing on general ledger activity, daily posting process, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable, month-end closing process and financial report preparation.

Work involves the ability to manage a queue of priorities; responsibility for making independent decisions based upon knowledge of organization operations, policies, and procedures; and assigning and reviewing the work of support staff.

Essential Functions:
• Coordinate, including being able to perform, activities across the various accounting functions: payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting.
• Manage weekly accounts payable process under the direction of program leadership. Support Staff Accountant in payroll, monthly billing, and daily accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare and/or coordinate monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts. Work with HQ accounting to report timely and accurate financial data.
• Facilitate “closing” of financial records on a monthly basis and in a timely manner.
• Support the leadership for the external annual audit process.
• Work closely with the Tanzania and HQ program and financial support teams.
• Review expenses to ensure that they have been recorded consistently and in accordance with JGI policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting procedures and USAID requirements.
• Ensure the collection of accurate and complete documentation to support accounting entries in accordance with established JGI policies and procedures and USAID requirements.
• Work closely with accounting staff to review accounting process and procedures, analyze and reconcile accounts and recommend controls to prevent errors and promote efficiency.
• Coordinate with the Grants Manager to assess the capacity of grant applicants and review requests for advances, liquidations, and support documentation.
• Provide high quality and proactive technical support to the program team including the review and interpreting financial results and making corrections in the G/L as identified.
• Ensures proper cash handling procedures, responsible for proper control of petty cash.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Business Administration or Finance.
• At least five years of experience managing the financial and administrative aspects of donor-funded assistance programs of similar size, complexity and setting.
• Must be a Public Certified Accountant [CPA (T)], registered by NBAA
• Experience with and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations a must.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team.
• Demonstrated experience in managing sub-grants including conducting risk assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Broad understanding of national laws, policies, and norms related to accounting and administration.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, human resources, procurement, and compliance issues.

Starting date: September 2023

Location: Kigoma, Tanzania. Occasional travel to the field required.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

All applications should be submitted together with the most recent Curriculum Vitae (resume), copy of relevant academic certificates & transcripts, testimonials, three names of reputable referees, day-time telephone number or e-mail address, and should be send to the following e-mail address: recruitment@janegoodall.or.tz 


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