{"id":10738,"date":"2019-05-02T12:56:07","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T09:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=10738"},"modified":"2019-05-02T12:56:07","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T09:56:07","slug":"job-at-solidaridad-finance-and-administration-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/job-at-solidaridad-finance-and-administration-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Job at Solidaridad, Finance And Administration Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finance Jobs in Tanzania| Tanzania Jobs| Ajira Leo | Ajira zetu| Nafasi za Kazi Tanzania | Ajira Mpya 2019 | Nafasi za Kazi Utumishi wa Umma| Jobs in Tanzania 2019 | Ajira mpya may 2019| Ajira Portal<\/p>\n<p>Jobs Vacancies and details<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<b>Finance And Administration Officer<\/b><br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b>Closing date: 24 May 2019<\/p>\n<p>Solidaridad is a global civil society organization (CSO) that provides market driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations. Our mission is to bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/30-jobs-opportunities-at-tanzania-shipping-agencies-corporation-tasac\/\">30 Jobs Opportunities at Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Position Title:\u00a0<b>Finance and Administration Officer<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Duration: 1 year contract (extension based on performance and avaiailability of funding)<\/p>\n<p>Reporting line: Regional Senior Finance Manager \/ Country Projects Representative-Tanzania<\/p>\n<p>Duty Station: Tanzania Country Office in Arusha, with occasional upcountry travel<\/p>\n<p><b>Position Overview<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Solidaridad Eastern &amp; Central Africa seeks to recruit a dynamic and self-driven individual to fill the position of Finance and Administration Officer, tenable in Arusha-Tanzania. The successful candidate shall provide accounting and financial compliance support to Solidaridad Tanzania\u2019s country project teams, and is expected to conduct accounting analyses, development and maintenance of various accounting reports, ensure accuracy of general ledger transactions, and other accounting matters. S\/he shall be accountable for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project funds issued to contracted parties are prudently utilized, duly and fully accounted for.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tasks and Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Accounting and Financial Compliance Support<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Monitoring field and country office transactions and operations to ensure that they are compliant with internal control procedures adopted by Solidaridad East and Central African Regional Expertise Center\u2019s financial reporting requirements;<br \/>\nReview general ledger transactions received from field and country offices to identify deviations from procedures described in the Field Financial Manual\/Process Guidelines, and work with field\/country office accounting staff on corrections;<br \/>\nEnsure financial documents are uploaded on PLAZA; monitor project prepaid transactions to ensure timely reallocation of costs; review, analyze and follow up with field\/country offices on all balance sheet account reconciliations and outstanding accounts receivable (employee, consultants, sub-recipients \/ partners);<br \/>\nReview and\/or approve project related cash advance, travel expense reports, and procurement invoices; and prepare project specific monthly field expense variance analysis.<br \/>\nReconcile and close out project balance sheet accounts upon project completion, assist with the annual audit process, coordinate with field offices compilations of field office audit samples, and assist with donor audits by preparing audit samples and schedules.<br \/>\nManaging financial and operational risk by executing fiduciary responsibilities as delegated by the Solidaridad Secretariat.<br \/>\nFunding daily cash flows and maintaining appropriate levels of liquidity;<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3464335665\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><i><b>Project Accounting<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Create project accounts in the accounting system, maintain project-related records, including contracts and authorize access to project accounts;<br \/>\nAuthorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts, and approve project activities based on available budgets;<br \/>\nReview and approve overhead charges to be applied to a project, and determine account totals related to project assets and expenses;<br \/>\nInvestigate project variances and submit variance reports to management; report to management on any opportunities for additional expenses, and any remaining funding available for projects.<br \/>\nCreate or approve all project-related expenses to contracted parties, and investigate all project expenses not billed.<br \/>\nApprove the write-off of any project-related expenses that cannot be billed to or collected from contracted parties, and close-out project accounts upon project completion \/ termination;<br \/>\nCreate and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects, and compile information for external auditors as required;<br \/>\nFile all financial and Field activity records according to the existing filing system;<br \/>\nEnsure reconciliations of staff field travel cash floats and banking of any cash returns;<br \/>\nMaintain petty cash account in QuickBooks and make surprise office petty cash counts;<br \/>\nSupport partner organizations in financial training, reporting and ensure their reports have adequate supporting documents.<br \/>\nPrepare, code, total and batch payment requisitions for subsequent checks by the Regional Finance &amp; Administration Manager.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/job-vacancy-at-mohammed-enterprises-tanzania-ltd-metlmaster-of-ceremony-mc\/\">Job Vacancy at Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Ltd \u2013 MeTL,Master of Ceremony (MC)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Resource Management and Control<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ensure that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions in field office are performed in accordance with internal policy and procedures.<br \/>\nAssist Program \/ Project Managers in developing and seeking approvals for activity budgets and expenditure.<br \/>\nMaintain budget control and monitor cash flows for all projects activities.<br \/>\nCoordinate and facilitate the procurement requirements of the project office on the basis of the procurement policy guidelines.<br \/>\nReview and account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payments.<br \/>\nMaintain accurate records of financial transactions in order to monitor financial status of project activities, ensuring all accounting data are updated, reconciled and fully supported.<br \/>\nMaintain a bank monitoring report and ensure there are sufficient funds before payments are released.<br \/>\nEnsure safe custody of cash during working hours, and that cash limits approved are observed.<br \/>\nEnsure that invoices received reconcile to purchase orders and matching receipts to purchase orders and expenses.<br \/>\nPerform other work duties assigned by the Regional Finance &amp; Administration Manager, and top management.<\/p>\n<p><b>A. Skills and Competencies<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.<br \/>\nStrong interpersonal and time management skills.<br \/>\nStrong financial accounting skills<br \/>\nLeadership skills in motivating teams, resolving conflicts, and decision making;<br \/>\nExcellent client-facing and internal communication skills;<br \/>\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills<br \/>\nSolid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills<br \/>\nTime management and prioritization;<br \/>\nSkilled in cost-estimation, developing, tracking budgets and ensuring prudent use of project resources<br \/>\nAnalytical skills in problem solving, data analysis, and decision making;<br \/>\nInventory control, supervision and project management skills;<br \/>\nProficient in project management<br \/>\nAbility to assemble, inspire and motivate a great team;<br \/>\nAction oriented strategic thinker;<br \/>\nEffective communicator with strong relationship building skills and abilities;<br \/>\nCapacity to understand embrace new technology and strategic ideas;<br \/>\nPassion to empower teams through capacity development;<br \/>\nIntegrity and objectivity.<\/p>\n<p><b>B. Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n<p>NBAA- Intermediate stage or professional level III with at least two years field experience or<br \/>\nDegree in Accounting with at least three-years\u2019 of work experience<br \/>\nComputer literate, Proficient in Quick-books and comfortable with e-accounting packages.<br \/>\nCore Competencies and Personal Attributes<\/p>\n<p>Quality-oriented, problem-solver, and ethical professional<br \/>\nAccountable, dependable team-player;<br \/>\nSelf-driven, good communicator able to work under pressure and deliver desired results;<br \/>\nPleasant disposition<\/p>\n<p><b>HOW TO APPLY:<\/b><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nInterested?<\/p>\n<p>Send a one-page motivation statement outlining your suitability for this position, your salary expectations and availability, and your Curriculum Vitae to:<\/p>\n<p><b>recruitment.secaec@solidaridadnetwork.org<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This position is open only to Tanzania Citizens. Solidaridad is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finance Jobs in Tanzania| Tanzania Jobs| Ajira Leo | Ajira zetu| Nafasi za Kazi Tanzania | Ajira Mpya 2019 | Nafasi za Kazi Utumishi wa Umma| Jobs in Tanzania 2019 | Ajira mpya may 2019| Ajira Portal Jobs Vacancies and details Finance And Administration Officer Closing date: 24 May 2019 Solidaridad is a global civil [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[42,1672,1563,222,302,1685,907,1695,1673,1674,1675,1676,1684,64,62,262,1690,913,1677,91,82,156,1678,1679,157,688,1680,86,1681,1682,1694,846],"class_list":{"0":"post-10738","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-tzjobs","7":"tag-ajira","8":"tag-ajira-2019","9":"tag-ajira-app","10":"tag-ajira-mpya","11":"tag-ajira-mpya-serikalini","12":"tag-ajira-mpya-utumishi-wa-umma","13":"tag-ajira-portal","14":"tag-ajira-utumishi","15":"tag-ajira-zetu","16":"tag-careers","17":"tag-employment","18":"tag-government","19":"tag-government-jobs","20":"tag-heslb","21":"tag-jobs","22":"tag-jobs-in-tanzania","23":"tag-jobs-vacancies","24":"tag-kazi-2019","25":"tag-kazibongo","26":"tag-nacte","27":"tag-nafasi-za-kazi-tanzania","28":"tag-necta","29":"tag-public-sector","30":"tag-serikalini","31":"tag-tamisemi","32":"tag-tanzania","33":"tag-tayoa","34":"tag-tcu","35":"tag-vacancies","36":"tag-vijana-jobs","37":"tag-wizara-ya-elimu","38":"tag-zoom-tanzania"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10738"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10738\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}