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REPOA is an independent research institution, registered as a
non-profit NGO under the laws of Tanzania. The institution was
established in 1994 and primarily undertakes research and utilizes
knowledge to facilitate socioeconomic transformation for inclusive
development. In addition to research, the organization undertakes
capacity building of the intellectual resource (researchers and research
users) and facilitates the utilization of research findings by
promoting evidence-based dialogue and participating in policy reviews
and development.
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REPOA is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of Director of Finance and Administration (DFA).
The job holder reports to the Executive Director and provides
leadership and Management of the Finance, HR, ICT and Resource Centre.
The position is responsible for ensuring sound financial practices and
putting in place robust internal controls in all REPOA’s projects and
routine undertakings that involve financial transactions. The DFA will
promote high standards of accountability and management of resources.
The DFA will also ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and
strong audit performance and Compliance and will oversee effective
management of personnel and assets. The DFA will be recruited on a
two-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
We would like to invite applications from suitable candidates for the position of Director of Finance and Administration (DFA).

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Duties and responsibilities:

Prepare
and issue guidelines for development of annual plans and departmental
budgets, including coordinating the merging of departmental budgets into
an annual consolidated budget and presentation of proposed budget to
the Board of Directors.
Review various institutional systems
and procedures relating to finance and administration to ensure
compliance with Government requirements including taxes and levies,
acceptable standards and best practices.
Overseeing standard operating policies and developing systems and controls and ensuring that operating manuals are up to date.
Monitor
implementation of approved budgets to ensure activities carried out
correlate with the budget and established internal controls.
Ensure availability of relevant infrastructure to support implementation of activities.
Coordinate
preparation of periodic financial reports and presentation of the
reports to the Board of Directors for approval, including coordinating
external audit exercise.
Manage expenditure and cash flows of the institution, including making decisions on the areas of investment.
Maintaining
a risk register and manage potential financial and ICT related risks
and advise the management on available options and ways to mitigate
them.
Coordinate acquisition of library materials to ensure
availability of up to date journals, books and other reference materials
for the resource centre.
Supervise HR issues to ensure smooth
running of the institution, including assessment of capacity
limitations, trainings, and other appropriate steps to improve staff
performance.
Supervise finance, HR and ICT personnel and
managing their performance and development. Providing financial support
and advice to the Executive Director and staff in various projects.
Ensure overall responsibility of the finance staff and systems and
instil culture of efficiency, integrity and transparency of the
financial operations.
Ensuring contractual compliance with financial regulations and requirements agreed between REPOA and donors.
Overseeing management of contracts with suppliers.
Secretary to the Audit and Risk committee of the Board of Directors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Must
be registered by NBAA as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or
equivalent qualification issued by recognized institution. In addition,
must possess master’s degree or business administration from a
recognised higher learning institution.
At least 8 years’
experience in Finance and Administration as a senior or Principal
Accountant, with high level of involvement in making strategic and
operational decisions and managing personnel and administration
portfolio.
Previous experience of managing donor funds, operations of NGOs and multiple projects is an added advantage.
Strong analytical skills, integrity, initiative and ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
Proven record for use of accounting software. Knowledge of Pastel software will be added advantage.

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HOW TO APPLY
If
you are interested in this job opportunity, e-mail us your CV (max. 5
pages) and cover letter explaining your suitability for this role.
Please, do not include your certificates. Write “DFA” in your e-mail subject line.
Executive Search and Selection Division Prospect Africa Limited e-mail: recruitment@prospect-africa.net
The deadline is on Friday, 22nd Oct. 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.