{"id":16683,"date":"2020-06-12T17:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=16683"},"modified":"2020-06-12T11:24:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T08:24:40","slug":"job-vacancy-at-elct-ecd-financial-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/job-vacancy-at-elct-ecd-financial-coordinator\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Vacancy at ELCT- ECD, Financial Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FINANCIAL COORDINATOR\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nJob Summary<\/b>
\nWe are looking for a competent Financial Coordinator to provide financial oversight and administrative support to ZANZIC to achieve programme sustainability and success in accordance with defined targets, strategies and goals.<\/p>\n

Reporting to: The Coordinator General<\/p>\n

Type of Job: Contract<\/p>\n

Salary Scale: As per ECD Scale<\/p>\n

Job Location: Zanzibar<\/p>\n

Zanzibar Interfaith Centre (ZANZIC) is an office under the Eastern &amp; Coastal Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania contributing to the existing interfaith activities in Zanzibar, it works with interfaith relations, mainly between Muslims and Christian. ZANZIC seeks to build these relationships through dialogue and peacebuilding projects, interfaith youth groups, and academic programs to equip and enrich the lives of local Zanzibaris.<\/p>\n

Job Objective<\/b><\/p>\n

Responsible for financial control and reporting, overseeing and coordinating day to day activities of the Finance Department and ensures alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the organisation in compliance with<\/p>\n

regulatory\/statutory requirements, and preparation of master budget for the centre\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n

Job Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n

Directing the preparation of regular and special budget reports;
\nInteracting with all department Coordinators to submit budget plans for departmental activities and consolidate in a report;<\/p>\n

Updating and maintaining a master budget for the ZANZIC centre;
\nPresenting the Master Budget analysis at Senior Management Team meetings on a periodic basis for strategic planning purposes;
\nEnsuring a timely and well-coordinated budget preparation process;
\nEnsuring that all departmental budgets feed into the master budget for the centre;
\nSummarizing budgets and submit recommendations to the Coordinator General;
\nAdvise the Coordinator General on financial issues \u2013 interpretation of accounting and tax regulation issues;
\nMonitors all third-party payments to ensure that such payments are justified by the value of work successfully completed and are in alignment with the approved budget;<\/p>\n

Works with the Coordinator General to prepare the department\u2019s annual budget and monitors implementation;
\nAuthorises expenditure\/ transactions in line with the organization\u2019s approved financial authority limits;
\nEnsure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to NRC\u2019s and donor procedures;
\nSupport project staff in financial matters including budget preparation, budget monitoring and budget revisions.
\nMaintain budget control and monitor cash flow for ZANZIC;
\nEnsure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures;
\nEnsures all financial documents are filed and maintained for auditing purposes;
\nOversees the preparation of regular financial and management accounts;
\nReviews the organisations financial performance and prepares financial reports in line with statutory reporting process;
\nWorks with ECD\u2019s Headquarters\u2019 Financial Department to ensure all project related expenses are properly submitted for accuracy of financial reporting;<\/p>\n

Ensure adherence to ZANZIC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements.
\nManages effective relationship with banks ensuring timely response to request\/inquiries;
\nDevelops and maintains appropriate tax structures in compliance with statutory regulations and ensures prompt payment of tax, insurance premiums and other statutory fees;
\nManages accounting applications and filing systems and resolves any accounting entry discrepancies;
\nPrepares draft financial statements to be audited, ensuring the statements reflect the company\u2019s financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements;<\/p>\n

Assesses financial adjustments proposed by auditors to be in line with IFRS and accounting standards;
\nOversees the accounts payable and accounts receivable portfolio;
\nReviews the reconciliation of all ledgers and puts in place adequate controls to reduce discrepancies. Uses insights gained for the preparation of year end trial balance and financial reports;
\nManages the company\u2019s payroll system and ensures it remains fit for purpose;
\nLiaising with Coordinator General to develop strategies to improve growth of income and stability in finance;
\nUndertaking other responsibilities as assigned by the Coordinator General.<\/p>\n

Experience<\/b><\/p>\n

Minimum of Minimum of 5 (5) years cognate experience finance and accounting, 3 of which must have been in a management position of a similar organisation.
\nAbility to manage financial resources involving multiple relationships and projects in a deadline-driven environment adapting to new priorities, anticipating needs and being nimble and responsive as projects financial needs change.
\nIn-depth knowledge of financial reporting procedures.<\/p>\n

Educational Qualification<\/b><\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline;
\nMBA or Masters in related discipline is desirable.<\/p>\n

Professional Qualification<\/b><\/p>\n

Professional membership of a relevant accounting\/finance body may be an advantage.<\/p>\n

Skills and Competencies<\/b><\/p>\n

Financial Strategy and Planning;
\nFinancial Management;
\nFinancial Performance Reporting;
\nTax Management;
\nAsset Management;
\nManagement accounting;
\nComputer literacy;
\nExcellent analytical skills;
\nCommunication skills (Written and Verbal);
\nHigh degree of independent judgment;
\nExcellent Management skills, system and procedures.<\/p>\n

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND MODE OF APPLICATION<\/b><\/p>\n

To apply, please send your application letter explaining your interest in the role and how you match the specifications for the position,<\/p>\n

Enclosed detailed CV and academic certificates;
\nAll applicants must indicate two referees with their valid addresses;
\nQualified and suitable Candidates are strongly advised to apply;
\nDeadline for application is 30th June 2020 1600hrs;
\nInterested Individuals with different Religious Background are encouraged to apply<\/p>\n

How to Apply<\/b><\/p>\n

All applications should be addressed to:<\/p>\n

SECRETARY GENERAL,<\/b>
\n
\n<\/b>ELCT-EASTERN AND COASTAL DIOCESE,<\/b>
\n
\n<\/b>LUTHER HOUSE BUILDING,<\/b>
\n
\n<\/b>P.O. BOX 837,<\/b>
\n
\n<\/b>DAR ES SALAAM.<\/b><\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0info@elctecd.org<\/b>\u00a0with a copy to\u00a0vacancies@zanzic.or.tz<\/b><\/p>\n

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Luther House Sokoine Drive.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FINANCIAL COORDINATOR\u00a0 Job Summary We are looking for a competent Financial Coordinator to provide financial oversight and administrative support to ZANZIC to achieve programme sustainability and success in accordance with defined targets, strategies and goals. Reporting to: The Coordinator General Type of Job: Contract Salary Scale: As per ECD Scale Job Location: Zanzibar Zanzibar Interfaith […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-16683","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-tzjobs"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16683","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\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16683"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16683\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}