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Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking a Finance Specialist to support an upcoming World Bank funded Water Sector Support Project in Tanzania.
The Finance Specialist will perform the following:
Cardno is an international company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange [ASX:CDD].
* Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass a background and reference screening.
Cardno is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer EEO/AA/M/F/V/D
Deadline 20 December
The Finance Specialist will perform the following:
- Assist in the management and execution of day-to-day financial management and accounting activities;
- Assist in preparation and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, manuals, and reports.
- Assist in monitoring commitments and plans on a day-to-day basis.
- Assist in establishing and updating internal controls, budgeting, commitment, and accounting systems, and maintain and monitor these systems on a daily basis.
- Assist in preparation, implementation and updating financial management processes and manuals, chart of accounts and reporting templates.
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial reports.
- Prepare payment requests and fixed assets register, and prepare funds reconciliation.
- Track and reconcile all cash management and disbursement activities.
- Assist in ensuring that all financial activities are carried out in compliance with local tax laws, international accounting standards, and conditions included in the grant agreements.
- Protect the financial management activity from fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in financial planning & budgeting, revenue management and budget allocation, tax specialization, public or private procurement, and internal and external audit.
- Experience setting up a financial management operation.
- Knowledge and experience in project based accounting, financial management, and contract management.
- Strong skills in payment operations, funds control, cash and commitment management, internal controls, and international accounting standards (IFRS).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a team, and with high-level government officials and/or private sector executives.
- Strong attention to detail and technical expertise in financial and accounting concepts.
- National of Tanzania with professional fluency in English and professional proficiency in Kiswahili.
- Experience in the water or infrastructure sectors.
- Post-graduate qualification in finance, accounting, economics, or other relevant field is highly desirable.
- Professional qualification, e.g. CPA, ACCA is highly desirable.
- Work experience on World Bank, USAID, DFID or African Development Bank projects.
Cardno is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with Advisor expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno’s team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and community programs.
Cardno is an international company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange [ASX:CDD].
* Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass a background and reference screening.
Cardno is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer EEO/AA/M/F/V/D
Deadline 20 December
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