Finance Officer , Tanzania Dodoma
at Nutrition International Dodoma, Dodoma Region, Tanzania, United Republic of
- CS Finance
- Full time
Description
Employment Type: Project Full Time
Title: Finance Officer , Tanzania
Location: Dodoma,Tanzania
Recommended:About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven
into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our
team of over 400 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with
one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most
through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate
individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible
through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better
than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a
clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the
position below.
Know our team
Nutrition International
(NI)’s Africa Region Corporate Services Unit comprises a team of experts
that work closely with the Country Offices in the region and HQ in
Ottawa. The primary mandate for the Corporate Services Unit is to
provide leadership and support in corporate and program finance
management, budget management, donor reporting, procurement, and office
administration functions. The Finance Manager Tanzania will work closely
with the Finance and Administration Manager, Tanzania , and the
regional corporate team to deliver on its mandate on all finance aspects
at the country level.
About you
You are someone who has sound technical and professional knowledge of finance and accounting and have an excellent ability to accommodate to new situations within the organization .You can multitask and prioritize effectively. You are well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges and rewards of working in a diverse office environment.
You will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Commerce/Accounting/Finance or other related field from a recognized university with 4 years of experience working in accounting and/or finance, particularly in a donor funded organization of project. 3 year experience working in project office administration with a professional qualification CPA or ACCA . Skills in financial management knowledge of generally acceptable accounting practices, financial systems, budget and cash flow monitoring and accounting controls, in an international context required. Attention to detail, competent experience in Microsoft suite, especially Excel and ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of Great Plains, QuickBooks, or Peachtree will be an added advantage.
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
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In this role you will be:
- Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of weekly batches and update of bank books, mid-month, month end and year end financial reports for the country office.
- Ensure there is Quarterly GL reconciliations in GP and Peach Tree and processing of TAs ,ERs.
- Provide effective support the finance Manager in preparation for annual statutory and internal audits, including preparation of draft financial statements, audit schedules and audit support documentation as required by the auditors.
- Ensure there is accuracy in Tanzania projects and contracts information entered in the Contracts Database and that all related milestones are always kept up to date by Program Officers.
- Assist program staff in developing budgets for grant proposal and for Project Concepts Notes as well as assist the Finance Manager in preparation of annual allocated and indirect budgets, Pure Program Annual Spending Plans, and PWB package.
- Ensure effective management of cash flow by Monitoring and preparation of quarterly cash forecast.
- Offer support in processing procurement and service bills of suppliers, consultants and service providers.
A competitive market pay, health benefits, flexible work hours, and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment. Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks. For more detailed information about the role, please click on the Job Description and click on the below link to submit your application.
Deadline for submission: November 15th, 2022.
