Deadline of this Job: 01 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Accountant – Support Application
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To support preparation and submission of quality financial reports by all GF funded programme;
• To support application to the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS)-EPICOR SYSTEM;
• To communicate between GFCU – MoH and all Implementing partners regarding all financial matters;
• To ensure that all relevant financial management documentation is shared among all Grant Implementing partners;
• To work with all program Accountants to design and implement standard reporting templates for use by all GF implementers, that is ensure timely, efficient reporting of all financial matters for each grant implementing partners;
• To write feedback reports to Grant Implementing partners and external agencies on all financial reports submitted to or through MOFP;
• To attend to all Grant ad hoc activities as directed by the Commissioner of External Finance;
• To support preparation of quarterly progress reports to all Grant implementers;
• To ensure sound financial management in implementing programmes using grant financial resources and compliance with policies and procedures of the Global Fund;
• To support preparation of Progress Update and Disbursements Request (PUDR) (semi-annually);
• To support preparation of Grant Forecast (quarterly);
• To support preparation of Cash balance reports (quarterly);
• To support preparation of Tax Reports (annually);
• To support preparation of Financial Statements for External Audit (annually);
• To support preparation of Fixed Asset Register for External Audit (annually);
• To support preparation of Report on status of Grant covenants, management actions and audit recommendations (Internal and external) (semi-annually);
• To support preparation of Grant Budget Revisions (at least annually);
• To support preparation of Adhoc reports as required by grant implementation.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree either in Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification, with the registration under the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) as a Certified Public Accountant or equivalent. Minimum of 3 – 5 years of work experience in an Accounting Department/unit in a reputable organization. Having MSc. Finance will be an added advantage.
OTHER COMPETENCIES
• He/She must be conversant in Accounting Packages application including Epicor;
• Knowledge of IPSAS and experience in preparation of Financial Statement using IPSAS Standard;
• Capacity of working with minimal supervision and strong interpersonal skills;
• Experience in donor funded projects;
• Good knowledge of English and Kiswahili both spoken and written and vi. Knowledge in government accounting is an added advantage.
AGE LIMIT
• Applicant should not be above 50 years.
REMUNERATION
• This Post offers an attractive package as per Donors scale.
JOB DETAILS:
Accountant – Support Application
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To support preparation and submission of quality financial reports by all GF funded programme;
• To support application to the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS)-EPICOR SYSTEM;
• To communicate between GFCU – MoH and all Implementing partners regarding all financial matters;
• To ensure that all relevant financial management documentation is shared among all Grant Implementing partners;
• To work with all program Accountants to design and implement standard reporting templates for use by all GF implementers, that is ensure timely, efficient reporting of all financial matters for each grant implementing partners;
• To write feedback reports to Grant Implementing partners and external agencies on all financial reports submitted to or through MOFP;
• To attend to all Grant ad hoc activities as directed by the Commissioner of External Finance;
• To support preparation of quarterly progress reports to all Grant implementers;
• To ensure sound financial management in implementing programmes using grant financial resources and compliance with policies and procedures of the Global Fund;
• To support preparation of Progress Update and Disbursements Request (PUDR) (semi-annually);
• To support preparation of Grant Forecast (quarterly);
• To support preparation of Cash balance reports (quarterly);
• To support preparation of Tax Reports (annually);
• To support preparation of Financial Statements for External Audit (annually);
• To support preparation of Fixed Asset Register for External Audit (annually);
• To support preparation of Report on status of Grant covenants, management actions and audit recommendations (Internal and external) (semi-annually);
• To support preparation of Grant Budget Revisions (at least annually);
• To support preparation of Adhoc reports as required by grant implementation.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree either in Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification, with the registration under the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) as a Certified Public Accountant or equivalent. Minimum of 3 – 5 years of work experience in an Accounting Department/unit in a reputable organization. Having MSc. Finance will be an added advantage.
OTHER COMPETENCIES
• He/She must be conversant in Accounting Packages application including Epicor;
• Knowledge of IPSAS and experience in preparation of Financial Statement using IPSAS Standard;
• Capacity of working with minimal supervision and strong interpersonal skills;
• Experience in donor funded projects;
• Good knowledge of English and Kiswahili both spoken and written and vi. Knowledge in government accounting is an added advantage.
AGE LIMIT
• Applicant should not be above 50 years.
REMUNERATION
• This Post offers an attractive package as per Donors scale.
Deadline of this Job: 10 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
The Accountant should be highly motivated, organized, self-motivated and experienced. Under the supervision of the inSupply Finance and Operations Manager, the Accountant will engage in instituting accounting controls, recording and reporting of assets, liabilities and income and monitoring of disbursements of client funds in support of inSupply contracted activities.
Responsibilities:
• Accounts Payable/Receivable
• Responsible for the day to day accounting including ensuring documentation associated with financial transactions meets inSupply and client requirements, entering transactions into QuickBooks, reconciling advances and projecting and tracking expenditures and accruals;
• Ensure that monthly accounts are generated for each month by the 10th after the previous month ends.
• Ensure all inSupply accounts are reconciled and any variances are explained;
• Update expense tracking file and work with Finance and Administration Manager to generate invoices to clients on a monthly basis and submit by the contractual deadline;
• Enter payments towards invoices and any other revenue, ensuring that it is accounted appropriately in accounting books;
• Ensure all accounting systems in the company meet with the accounting principles and safeguard the resources of the company.
• Supervise filing and updating of financial documents in share point and hard copies in line with finance and office procedures.
• Audit
• Work with inSupply auditor to prepare and submit year-end audit reports;
• As needed, gather documentation for client audits.
• Cash flow
• Ensure inSupply has sufficient cash on hand at all times for ongoing operational costs;
• Work with Finance and Administration Manager to request advances from clients and track payments for invoices, in order to maintain cash flow.
• Conduct petty cash spots checks and prepare a reconciliation report (Cash held in the cash box & payment vouchers)
• Statutory compliance and taxes
• Submit relevant withholding and VAT payments to Tanzania revenue authority.
• Process monthly statutory deductions and other staff deductions, in line with the Tanzanian existing laws and deadlines.
• Budgeting
• Work with the management team on quarterly updating of the organizational budget.
• Other
Essential skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a recognized university or institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) or ACCA qualification.
• Good oral and written communication and sensitive to different communication styles.
• 3-5 years experience in accounting and Finance.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and show discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.
• Strong organizational skills, high level of demonstrated accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Substantial experience with accounting software, Excel, and google workspace.
• Critical thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills, exceptionally motivated, and organized.
• Good customer service skills.
• Exposure and experience of working in a similar role in Tanzania.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Ability to assess and manage risks, ethical.
Deadline of this Job: 30 September 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
• Provides in-country leadership for the program budget, financial reporting, compliance, and administrative operations of the project. Oversees the activities of the program finance and accounting staff. Conducts continual analysis and reporting to ensure the financial health of the program and correct usage of funds. Develops and manages internal financial audits.
Key responsibilities:
• Oversees the development of financial, administrative, human resources (HR) and operations management systems and processes required to support activity implementation, ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations, agreement/contract requirements, FHI 360 policies, and host government laws
• Manages implementation of financial, administrative, and HR policies and procedures that meet activity needs and USAID and FHI 360’s requirements
• Oversees procurement efforts for the activity including tenders, calls for proposal selection and negotiation with vendors, and management of subcontractors in compliance with USAID rules and regulations, agreement/contract requirements, and FHI 360’s policies
• Develops and manages institutional subcontracts and grants under contracts with assistance from the FHI 360 home office support team
• As a member of the senior management team, plays a central role in decision making related to the project, providing succinct and timely information to the senior management team across all administrative, finance, and HR activities
• Plays a lead role in budget and planning systems across all elements of the project. Ensures that the budget and audit projections, expenditure, tracking, and reporting are in accordance with USAID and FHI 360’s policies and procedures for compliance and audits, as well as compliance with Tanzanian law
• Creates and maintains financial reporting and tracking systems and provides financial performance updates on activities.
• Develops and guides the finance and administrative team on annual work planning, and ensure submission of quality operational plans, budgets, and reports
• Oversees HR management functions including recruitment, hiring, transition, and termination, benefits administration, performance appraisal, and ongoing performance management
Minimum Requirements:
• Master’s degree and at least twelve (12) years of progressively senior experience in business administration, finance, accounting, management, or relevant field is required
• At least 6 years managing a finance department is required
• Excellent financial management skills and knowledge of latest project management tools and computer applications such as Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Comfortable with cloud-based database tools, like SharePoint, Google Drive and Dropbox
• Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, and financial reporting required
• Prior experience with procurement compliance and managing grants under contract
• Ability to advise teams on new approaches that sustain or improve project delivery
• Ability to sustain timeliness of program delivery amidst adaptations from changing operational demands and client feedback
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with emphasis on budgeting and financial analysis
• Prior work experience at non-profit organization (NGO)
• Experience in Tanzania highly preferred
• Excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills, with fluency in English
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
• Provides in-country leadership for the program budget, financial reporting, compliance, and administrative operations of the project. Oversees the activities of the program finance and accounting staff. Conducts continual analysis and reporting to ensure the financial health of the program and correct usage of funds. Develops and manages internal financial audits.
Key responsibilities:
• Oversees the development of financial, administrative, human resources (HR) and operations management systems and processes required to support activity implementation, ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations, agreement/contract requirements, FHI 360 policies, and host government laws
• Manages implementation of financial, administrative, and HR policies and procedures that meet activity needs and USAID and FHI 360’s requirements
• Oversees procurement efforts for the activity including tenders, calls for proposal selection and negotiation with vendors, and management of subcontractors in compliance with USAID rules and regulations, agreement/contract requirements, and FHI 360’s policies
• Develops and manages institutional subcontracts and grants under contracts with assistance from the FHI 360 home office support team
• As a member of the senior management team, plays a central role in decision making related to the project, providing succinct and timely information to the senior management team across all administrative, finance, and HR activities
• Plays a lead role in budget and planning systems across all elements of the project. Ensures that the budget and audit projections, expenditure, tracking, and reporting are in accordance with USAID and FHI 360’s policies and procedures for compliance and audits, as well as compliance with Tanzanian law
• Creates and maintains financial reporting and tracking systems and provides financial performance updates on activities.
• Develops and guides the finance and administrative team on annual work planning, and ensure submission of quality operational plans, budgets, and reports
• Oversees HR management functions including recruitment, hiring, transition, and termination, benefits administration, performance appraisal, and ongoing performance management
Minimum Requirements:
• Master’s degree and at least twelve (12) years of progressively senior experience in business administration, finance, accounting, management, or relevant field is required
• At least 6 years managing a finance department is required
• Excellent financial management skills and knowledge of latest project management tools and computer applications such as Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Comfortable with cloud-based database tools, like SharePoint, Google Drive and Dropbox
• Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, and financial reporting required
• Prior experience with procurement compliance and managing grants under contract
• Ability to advise teams on new approaches that sustain or improve project delivery
• Ability to sustain timeliness of program delivery amidst adaptations from changing operational demands and client feedback
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with emphasis on budgeting and financial analysis
• Prior work experience at non-profit organization (NGO)
• Experience in Tanzania highly preferred
• Excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills, with fluency in English
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.