Finance and Administration Manager at HISP Tanzania February, 2024

[Jamii Opportunities]

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Reporting Line: Managing Director
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,

Job Responsibilities/Specific Duties

Accounting/Finance

• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team.
• Providing strategic recommendations to the managing director and members of the executive management team.
• Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting.
• Advising on long-term business and financial planning.
• Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders.
• Reviewing all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures.
• Ensure that the finance and administration unit complies with laid down policies, procedures and regulations.
• Co-ordinate the annual audit and follow-up on recommendations and action points raised by auditors
• Organize the preparation, approval, and execution of the budget and ensure adequate budget control practices.
• Review, develop and maintain sound reporting systems to facilitate effective financial management and strong internal control mechanisms.
• Ensure an effective internal control system is maintained and adheres to statutory and fiscal requirements.
• Record, analyze and report management accounts accurately in accordance with rules and procedures.
• Develop, update and implement finance and tax strategies, policies and processes.
• Initiate and coordinate the formulation of business plans and annual budgets and monitor progress toward achievement.
• Review annual tax returns from consultants to ensure that they are properly computed and filed in accordance with the inland tax legislation and business strategy.
• Manage and supervise daily departmental accounting entries to ensure that the transactions are properly booked in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Provide accounting technical support to business units to ensure reported issues/complaints are addressed or corrected timely in accordance with service level agreements.
• Carries out any other tasks as assigned by the Managing Director.

Administrative duties

• Oversee the recruitment of staff.
• Ensure that there is an adequate and conducive office environment for all staff (furniture, security and safety, equipment and supplies.
• Ensure the safe custody and security of all organizations’ assets including vital records (purchase contracts, proof of ownership documents, after sale service contracts, etc.)
• Manage the performance of subordinate staff and develop and implement training and development plans to ensure their performance is aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Liaise with all stakeholders, for example, clients, government institutions, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure that organization’s interests are properly represented and safeguarded.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or a related academic field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 Years working experience in the field of finance, administration and accounting with 3 years at managerial level.
• Must possess CPA and or equivalent in accounting and finance professional.
• In-depth knowledge of operations, business management and financial performance analytics.
• Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written English. Proficiency in local/other languages is a plus.

Closing date: Sunday, February 25, 2024

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