Finance and administration manager position at World Renew Tanzania
\nThe Organization
\nWorld Renew is a relief and development organization of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). It is registered in Tanzania as an International NGO under the Non-Governmental Organizational Act, 2002, made under Section 11(1) and 17(2) of Act No. 24 of 2002, with registration number I-NGO\/R2\/000640. In collaboration with local implementing partners and government district councils in Geita, Shinyanga, Tabora, Mara, and Mwanza, the World Renew Tanzania Office implements various community development and disaster response programs focusing on:<\/p>\n
Improving food security
\nConservation agriculture
\nDisaster risk reduction
\nEnvironmental protection
\nYouth empowerment
\nLivelihoods and income generation
\nHealth
\nLiteracy<\/p>\n
Position Description
\nJob Title:\u00a0Finance and Admin Manager (FAM)
\nDepartment:\u00a0East Africa Ministry Team (EAMT)
\nLocation:\u00a0Tanzania (Mwanza)
\nReports To:\u00a0Country Director
\nStatus:\u00a0Full-time
\nPurpose and Scope of the Role
\nThe Finance and Admin Manager is responsible for managing the finance and administration functions of the World Renew Tanzania Office in accordance with its approved plans and budget, ensuring consistent application of financial principles, policies, and procedures.
\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities
\nFinancial Management:<\/p>\n
Prepare budget and cash flow forecasting for submission to the World Renew Home Office for fund transfers to the country office and partners.
\nEnsure efficient performance of finance and administration staff in the World Renew Tanzania office.
\nReconcile invoices, expenditures, project codes, and fund sources, ensuring proper documentation and approval before claims, refunds, and debit notes are raised, and reconcile project accounts with country office records as required.
\nManage the country budget with constant monitoring, informing the Country Director and Country team of all significant variances.
\nEnsure monthly and periodic bank reconciliations and financial and accounting reports for the country office are prepared on a timely basis, meeting strict deadlines and requirements of different programs. Job type\u00a0Full-time\u00a0Job
\nMake all necessary journal vouchers as required by World Renew\u2019s financial policies and procedures.
\nEnsure accurate financial accounts and reports, including internal auditing and reviewing of the work completed by all staff performing financial duties.
\nAssist World Renew partners to ensure appropriate and effective accounting systems in coordination with the staff in program areas.
\nIdentify capacity building needs in partner finances, working with program staff and partners, and engage in training partner staff to increase their financial management capacity.
\nOrganize regular appreciative internal audits of partner finances with program staff.
\nWork together with World Renew Tanzania program staff to identify best practices, ensure cohesiveness, and scale up.
\nEnsure adequate insurance for all property, furniture, and equipment (e.g., vehicles).
\nWorking with the Country Director, regularly update the finance policies of World Renew Tanzania, coordinate and lead the annual audit processes, and assess any changes necessary.<\/p>\n
General Administration:<\/p>\n
Ensure compliance with the local country\u2019s laws and regulations\u2019 requirements.
\nWorking with the Country Director, regularly review and update the various administration policies for World Renew Tanzania.
\nEnsure adherence to policies and procedures as outlined in the World Renew Tanzania administration manuals.
\nEnsure assets are adequately safeguarded by supervising the maintenance of a comprehensive and up-to-date inventory of all World Renew Tanzania assets.
\nPerform other duties as assigned by the Country Director.<\/p>\n
Supervisory Responsibilities
\nThis position supervises the Finance and Administration team in Tanzania.
\nQualifications<\/p>\n
Christian motivation and active involvement in a Christian faith community, with personal qualities of integrity and credibility.
\nDemonstrated commitment to promote a work environment with respectful relationships that value diversity and equality.
\nCommitted to working towards gender equality in all aspects of programming, plans, policies, and organizational structure.
\nExperience using SAGE 50 accounts, computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including formulae and data analysis in computer programs (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Martus, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
\nAbility to translate financial concepts to and effectively collaborate with programmatic colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
\nA successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
\nVery proactive individual that is flexible, resilient, and self-controlled.<\/p>\n
Education and\/or Experience<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s degree in business administration or any other finance-related area required.
\nProfessional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CA are an added advantage.
\nAt least 5 years\u2019 work experience as a Finance and Administration Manager or related senior role.<\/p>\n
Desirable<\/p>\n
Knowledge of NGO and FBO donors and their financial reporting requirements.<\/p>\n
Language Skills<\/p>\n
English and Swahili are required.<\/p>\n
Physical Demands & Work Environment
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