Job type: Full-time
Senior Finance OfficerReports to: Finance Manager
Department: Finance and Grants
Duty Station: Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Contract Type: Full time
Overall Purpose of the JobThe Senior Finance Officer is responsible for providing effective financial accounting operations with primary responsibility of managing USAID Finances and being the Finance Focal Person for the Afya Endelevu Project. He/she is responsible for ensuring that financial controls are in place, accurate books of accounts are maintained and updated on time for complying with BMF policies and regulations and donor’s requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities- Primary responsibility of managing USAID Finances and ensuring timely submission of accurate fund requests and liquidation reports.
- Follow up utilization of funds to ensure they are in line with requirements of the Cooperative agreement between USAID and BMF.
- Ensure compliance with Cost principles, Mandatory, and standard provisions.
- Undertake review and posting of financial transactions (i.e. staff advances, imprest retirements, expenses, etc).
- Put a system for tracking all Approval Memos and ensure payments requests/drawdown are within approved amount.
- Responsible for PEPFER financial reporting and monthly management Financial Reports.
- Prepare separate Draft Accounts for Afya Endelevu to warrant Separate Audit per USAID Requirements.
- Take part in year-end processes with Key attention to Afya Endelevu Project.
- Supervise Assistant accountant and provide guidance on finance related matters.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Certified Public Accountant – CPA (T) or equivalent qualification.
- Professional experience of at least four (4) years.
- Experienced in working with a Non-Government, Government, or Private sector entity with multiple financiers will be an added advantage.
- Strong command of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with a computerized accounting software such as SAGE 300 ERP, EPICOR, or any other program.
- Analytical judgement, excellent inter-personal skills, and ability to work under pressure – independently, as well as being part of a team.
- Fluent in English (writing, editing, reporting, and speaking).
How to Apply:
The deadline for application is on Thursday 20th November 2024.
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