{"id":20991,"date":"2021-07-19T12:53:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T09:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=20991"},"modified":"2021-07-19T12:53:44","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T09:53:44","slug":"job-opportunity-at-traffic-wwf-finance-and-administrative-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/job-opportunity-at-traffic-wwf-finance-and-administrative-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity at TRAFFIC WWF, Finance and Administrative Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Opportunity at TRAFFIC WWF, Finance and Administrative Officer<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><b>FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Background:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade specialists, in alliance with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is seeking a detailed-oriented Finance and Administrative Officer to work in TRAFFIC\u2019S office in Arusha.<\/p>\n<p>TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that trade in wild animals and plants is not a threat to the conserva\u00adtion of nature. It actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and provides information to diverse audiences worldwide as a basis for effective conservation policies and programmes. The East Africa office of TRAFFIC has staff in Arusha, with activities in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia.<\/p>\n<p>This position will work closely with TRAFFIC\u2019S East Africa Office Support Manager to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters in the regional office of TRAFFIC East Africa.<\/p>\n<p><b>Specific Responsibilities and duties:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Checks travel advances, travel claims, settlement of advances and process journals.<\/li>\n<li>Ensures that all payment requests are processed accurately and in a timely manner;<\/li>\n<li>Assists in the analysis of financial reporting, performance of projects and ensuring that sound financial control procedures are in place, in line with donor requirements;<\/li>\n<li>Enters data into TRAFFIC\u2019S accounting system;Assists with year-end and audit preparation;<\/li>\n<li>Supports the programme team with organization and delivery of events;Prepares statutory returns for review and payment (e.g., withholding tax, VAT and liaise with WWF on VAT refunds);<\/li>\n<li>Ensures that all financial records and files (e.g., supporting documents for expenditures, contracts, purchase orders, fixed asset inventory) in the office are well organized, maintained and updated;<\/li>\n<li>Ensures all assets are appropriately insured;<\/li>\n<li>Ensures that all procurement procedures are in accordance with the Internal Control System; and,<\/li>\n<li>Carries out any other financial as assigned by the Director and Support Manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><b>Requirements:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s Degree or Advance Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of three years working experience in a similar role in the NGO\/development sector;<\/li>\n<li>Experience in working with accounting software will be an advantage. Exposure to\/ familiarity with SAGE\/ ACCPAC will be a distinct advantage;<\/li>\n<li>A good understanding of accounting principles; and ability to perform project administration duties.<\/li>\n<li>High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).<\/li>\n<li>Fluency in written and spoken English is essential;<\/li>\n<li>Highly motivated and results-oriented individual and able to work independently;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy with the ability to work effec\u00adtively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams<\/li>\n<li>Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and deliver assignments as required and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines; and<\/li>\n<li>Able to travel within and outside Tanzania when required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Applications:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Applications must include a cover letter, along with a complete CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to TRAFFIC East Africa via email to:\u00a0<b>traffictz@traffic.org\u00a0<\/b>by midnight Tanzania time, 30 July 2021.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>We thank all applicants for their interest in this position but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The interviews will take place over Skype and\/or in person in Dar es Salaam or Arusha, Tanzania.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Opportunity at TRAFFIC WWF, Finance and Administrative Officer FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Background: TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade specialists, in alliance with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is seeking a detailed-oriented Finance and Administrative Officer to work in TRAFFIC\u2019S office in Arusha. 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