Responsible for the efficient and effective financial management of Transform Trade work in Tanzania and for providing logistical and administrative support.

Accountabilities:

This position will.

• Report to the Finance and Administration Manager, also working closely with the Project Manager and other regional teams.
• Develop strong partnerships with service providers in Tanzania.
• Ensure organisational resources are safeguarded from loss, misuse and/or fraud.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial management tasks (preparation and processing accounting transactions, prepare financial statements, prepare monthly cashbooks and bank reconciliation, ensure positive cash flow, process funds requests, ensure proper filling of all documents among others.)
• Undertake budget management (support team in compiling, monitoring and tracking budgets).
• Ensure the office is well managed and organised.
• Provide administrative support to the project team- procurement, logistical support for Transform Trade staff and project activities when required.
• Ensure compliance of all donor and statutory government requirements.
• Ensure there is sufficient internal controls and these are reviewed regularly.
• Oversee the statutory and project audits and implement the audit findings.
• Undertake verification exercises of project financial transaction as directed.
• Coach and train field staff and partners on financial management
• Training staff, TOT and project participants on safeguarding

You will have:

• Holder of Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration majoring in Finance or in accounting or its equivalent qualification.
• Experience in managing the finances of development organisations especially those receiving funds from international agencies.
• Must have at least 3 years of working experience in preparing organisational financial statements and donor reports.
• Strong bookkeeping and financial management experience.
• Experience in using different accounting system; expertise in SAGE 200 is preferable.
• Experience in organising and managing an office.
• Experience of managing and building relationships with partners and associates.
• Familiarity with taxation and compliance rules of the Tanzanian Government.
• Honesty and integrity.