November 03, 2017
Job Title: Finance Officer
Employer: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Location: Nyamagana Mwanza
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation seeks to fill the following position
Finance Officer
Based in Mwanza, Tanzania
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development
Background
SNV has worked in Tanzania since the 1971 and currently has offices in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Dodoma, Sumbawanga, and Mbeya. In alignment with our Corporate Strategy, SNV Tanzania focuses on three sectors namely Agriculture, Clean Energy and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH).
Our current portfolio across these sectors totals 13 projects across the country.
Overview of the Position
We are looking for someone to provide the day-to-day financial management of several projects within the location office of Mwanza and oversee general finances in the office. By 2018 there will be four multi-donor projects running through the Mwanza office. He/she will be reporting to Country Finance Manager whereby her/his main tasks will be managing all finances transacting through the Mwanza office; donor reporting on those projects that are based out of Mwanza; forecasting and tracking of costs and expenditures; and supporting the other members of the finance team and employees.
Key Activities
Finance administration support
Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles and record financial transactions in the accounting system
Analysis and Preparation of financial accounts monthly, quarterly and annually as per the donor and the SNV requirement.
Risk analysis and financial Forecasts and project depletion for the projects and submitting to Country Finance Manager
Preparation of financial statements, budgets and reports
Management of the organisation financial systems and policies
Follow up on project related receipts and payments, reconcile bank balances and manage liquidity levels of the project based on guidelines of the Country Finance Manager, project and financial procedures
Provide support to local service providers contracted by projects to ensure that their financial records are in line with best practice and the laws of Tanzania and to make sure financial reporting and close out are managed timely;
Support project teams in checking, processing and finalising field payments for trainings and activities in line with SNV policies and according to the immediate needs of the project;
Ensure control, monitoring and execution of all financial and related activities for the projects.
Management of petty cash.
Management of online banking and mobile Transaction.
Custodian of all accountable documents in the location office
Management Reporting
Collect, review and analyse and interpret (trends in) financial and non- financial data.
Draft financial reports on projects for the donors and SNV using SNV corporate and donor reporting formats.
General Support
Draft correspondence, signal bottlenecks in planning and suggest solutions based on requests of team and agreed general support routines
Databases
Accurate and timely management of transactions in SAP by Design
Management of Sales force Data for all projects based at the location office
Requirements
• Bachelor of Accounting, Finance or its equivalent and CPA.
• A Masters in the same field is an added advantage.
• Active Member of NBAA,
• Proven numeracy and data analysis skills.
• 7+ years Proven experience in accounting for / or assisting with the management of project grants / restricted funding from a range of donors;
• Past performance with an international Non-Governmental Organisation is preferred.
• Discretion and a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with accounting packages, SAP by Design is an added advantage.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
•
Desired Attributes
• Commitment and Professionalism, Honesty, Flexibility, Integrity, Client Orientation, Precision, Results and Detail-oriented, Communication, Negotiation and interpersonal skills, Self-Motivated and an ability to work as a member of the team, able to work with minimum supervision.
Languages: Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Duty station: Mwanza, Tanzania
Contract Type: National Staff Employee
Desired Start Date: 1st January 2018
How to Apply:
How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation and you’re most recent salary slip onto our in-house recruitment system via the following link: TanzaniaHR@snv.org before 13th November 2017
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement
Employer: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Location: Nyamagana Mwanza
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation seeks to fill the following position
Finance Officer
Based in Mwanza, Tanzania
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development
Background
SNV has worked in Tanzania since the 1971 and currently has offices in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Dodoma, Sumbawanga, and Mbeya. In alignment with our Corporate Strategy, SNV Tanzania focuses on three sectors namely Agriculture, Clean Energy and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH).
Our current portfolio across these sectors totals 13 projects across the country.
Overview of the Position
We are looking for someone to provide the day-to-day financial management of several projects within the location office of Mwanza and oversee general finances in the office. By 2018 there will be four multi-donor projects running through the Mwanza office. He/she will be reporting to Country Finance Manager whereby her/his main tasks will be managing all finances transacting through the Mwanza office; donor reporting on those projects that are based out of Mwanza; forecasting and tracking of costs and expenditures; and supporting the other members of the finance team and employees.
Key Activities
Finance administration support
Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles and record financial transactions in the accounting system
Analysis and Preparation of financial accounts monthly, quarterly and annually as per the donor and the SNV requirement.
Risk analysis and financial Forecasts and project depletion for the projects and submitting to Country Finance Manager
Preparation of financial statements, budgets and reports
Management of the organisation financial systems and policies
Follow up on project related receipts and payments, reconcile bank balances and manage liquidity levels of the project based on guidelines of the Country Finance Manager, project and financial procedures
Provide support to local service providers contracted by projects to ensure that their financial records are in line with best practice and the laws of Tanzania and to make sure financial reporting and close out are managed timely;
Support project teams in checking, processing and finalising field payments for trainings and activities in line with SNV policies and according to the immediate needs of the project;
Ensure control, monitoring and execution of all financial and related activities for the projects.
Management of petty cash.
Management of online banking and mobile Transaction.
Custodian of all accountable documents in the location office
Management Reporting
Collect, review and analyse and interpret (trends in) financial and non- financial data.
Draft financial reports on projects for the donors and SNV using SNV corporate and donor reporting formats.
General Support
Draft correspondence, signal bottlenecks in planning and suggest solutions based on requests of team and agreed general support routines
Databases
Accurate and timely management of transactions in SAP by Design
Management of Sales force Data for all projects based at the location office
Requirements
• Bachelor of Accounting, Finance or its equivalent and CPA.
• A Masters in the same field is an added advantage.
• Active Member of NBAA,
• Proven numeracy and data analysis skills.
• 7+ years Proven experience in accounting for / or assisting with the management of project grants / restricted funding from a range of donors;
• Past performance with an international Non-Governmental Organisation is preferred.
• Discretion and a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with accounting packages, SAP by Design is an added advantage.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
•
Desired Attributes
• Commitment and Professionalism, Honesty, Flexibility, Integrity, Client Orientation, Precision, Results and Detail-oriented, Communication, Negotiation and interpersonal skills, Self-Motivated and an ability to work as a member of the team, able to work with minimum supervision.
Languages: Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Duty station: Mwanza, Tanzania
Contract Type: National Staff Employee
Desired Start Date: 1st January 2018
How to Apply:
How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation and you’re most recent salary slip onto our in-house recruitment system via the following link: TanzaniaHR@snv.org before 13th November 2017
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement