New Job Opportunity at CARE International in Tanzania – Head of Finance
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in Tanzania 2021: New Job Opportunities at CARE International, 2021
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
OVERVIEW
CARE
is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty
and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE
Tanzania is part of CARE International, whose vision is to seek a world
of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome
and people live in dignity and security. CARE International is a global
force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to
ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to
the dignity of people. CARE Tanzania and partners contribute to the
empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and
girls to exercise their rights.
CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit
self-motivated, results-driven, dynamic, suitably qualified, competent,
and experienced Tanzanian for the position of Head of Finance who will
deliver finance excellence to drive the Country Office (CO) results
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JOB SUMMARY
The
Head of Finance (HoF) will be responsible for ensuring the Country
Office (CO) maintains gains in finance operational efficiency, and uses
financial data to manage finance performance for the CO. S/He provides
oversight of the day-to-day financial operations at the Country Office
level and is responsible for organizing and providing high-level quality
financial services to the Country Office programs, projects, staff, and
management. S/He works closely with the CARE Shared Services Center
(SSC) in Manila, Regional Management Unit (RMU), and CO senior
management to ensure appropriate financial support and resources are
timely available. S/He ensures a partnership is nurtured between
Finance, Program, and other program support units in the Country Office
The
Head of Finance ensures that program and finance teams are supported
during proposal development to develop accurate budgets. S/he will
responsible for timely providing periodic analytical financial reports
to Budget Holders and Senior management on CO, Grants and Sub-Grants
expenditures, inform and advice the management on the financial
position, performance and financial risks as input for effective
resource management decision making. Provides technical support and
guidance to other CARE staff and partners on compliance and ensures
understanding and adherence of terms and conditions of donor grants,
statutory requirements and CARE International policies including sub
grants management policy.
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The
Head of Finance will act as the focal person to coordinate and ensure
workflow and other projects requirements in the financial and grants
management system (PeopleSoft) are timely communicated and defined in
the system, for smooth implementation and recording of financial data.
Responsible for Treasury management including preparation of Cash
forecasting, facilitating payments, deposits and acting as a link of
communication with the designated banks to ensure efficiency and smooth
flow of bank services. The position has a critical role of ensuring
strictly adherence and timely submission of required accounting
information (returns), taxes and other statutory payments and claims in
accordance with the prescribed law and regulations in Tanzania. Will
also be responsible for coordinating Internal and External audits
organized for Donor fund, statutory audits or as may be required. S/he
will manage a small team and will be responsible for the team’s
performance management and capacity development. Furthermore, the
position is responsible for continuously improving the internal ways of
working.
The position will be based in Dar es Salaam and will report directly to the Southern Africa sub-regional Director of Finance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Budget development
- Financial record-keeping and compliance
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Grants and Contracts Management
- Sub – Agreement Management and Auditing management
- Statutory compliance
- Staff and Performance and Development Management
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2021 (1,319 POSTS)
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES:
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Required one of the following three:
(i)
Professional qualification as a CPA and registration at the Tanzania
NBAA in combination a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration,
Accounting or Finance Management from a recognized institution; or (ii)
Professional qualification as a CPA and registration at the Tanzania
NBAA in combination with a Masters’ degree in Accounting or Finance; or
(iii) a professional qualification as a CPA and registration at the
Tanzania NBAA in combination with an MBA with focus on Finance or
Accounting from a recognized institution.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in:
- Managing
finance functions and supporting a senior management team of an
International non-Governmental Organization with multiple offices in the
country, funded by multiple donors with strict rules and regulations - Grants
and sub-grants management, budget preparation and budget management as
well as in preparing financial reports of an International
non-Governmental Organization - Working with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (Procurement, Financial and HR modules) preferably PeopleSoft
- Managing
at least three staff, supervising and building capacity of persons
working at remote locations in the areas of: compliance to rules and
regulations, financial record keeping and reporting, budgeting, program
grants, sub-grant agreement, contract and budget management - Working with different cultures and backgrounds in country and at remote locations in a client- service provider relationship
- SKILLS
- Proficient
incorrect interpretation and application of the Tanzania tax laws and
regulations, accounting, financial record keeping, financial reporting
requirements and filing requirements - Proficient incorrect
interpretation and application of various large donors’ regulations,
compliance requirements and reporting standards - Strong Leadership skills
- Solid analytical and issue resolution skills, with a great attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software with Advance knowledge on Excel application
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and procedures and adapt to local practices and global standards
- Strong
business partnering skills with ability to work in teams with
exceptional people management skills, work at a detailed level, and
understand the larger picture - Fluent in writing and speaking English and Kiswahili
- Proactive with ability to offer structured guidance
COMPETENCIES
- Facilitating Change
- Building Partnerships
- Managing Performance for Success
- Operational Decision-Making
- Planning & Organizing
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How to apply
Only a letter of application and updated CV including ajira
names of at least 3 reputable referees from previous jobs (preferable
line Managers) with reliable contacts should be sent by email to Human
Resources Department TZAHumanResourcesDepartment@care.org by CoB 28th February 2021 at 17:00 hours.
CARE
is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, and
diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our
selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children
and vulnerable people from abuse.
Job Title: Head of Finance
Application Deadline: 2021-02-28.
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