Welcome to our website faizaforum.com, we’re excited to share a new opportunity under Tanzania Job Vacancies Finance Officer at Americares. This position is perfect for finance professionals who are passionate about making a difference through good financial management and humanitarian assistance. In this piece, apply and join Americares’ mission-driven team.
Americares is a relief and development organisation that prioritises health. It provides assistance to individuals and communities worldwide in obtaining health services during disasters and on a daily basis. Americares provides life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies, and emergency help to an average of 85 nations each year. Is a renowned non-profit organisation that distributes donated medicine and medical supplies worldwide. Americares announce Finance Officer job opportunity at Mwanza region, Tanzania.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Finance Officer will carry out finance, accounting, compliance, internal control, and risk management responsibilities in accordance with Americares processes and regulations.
- in charge of the general financial management of the country office budget, as well as sub-grant administration in Tanzania.
- The Finance Officer will oversee the utilisation of financial resources, expenditures, and the creation of monthly and quarterly reports.
- Lead the financial reports and reconciliation.
Within the first 90 days, the Finance Officer is expected to:
- Provide clear, organised financial reports to support leadership decision-making and help align the budget with strategic goals.
- Review and evaluate current financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls to identify potential for improvement.
- Learn and live Americares ideals.
- Develop good working relationships with the headquarters finance team, Tanzania executives, and key stakeholders within the organisation.
- Take responsibility for the monthly close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
In the first 6 months, the Finance Officer is expected to:
- Review and validate sub-grantee expenditure before submitting it for approval.
- Get acquainted with accounting software, budget templates, and reporting tools.
- Lead a budget reforecasting and reallocation effort to reflect project reality.
- Lead the planning phase for the forthcoming yearly budget, coordinating input from several departments.
- Conduct a review session with the Country Director and Headquarters to evaluate accomplishments, problems, and priorities for the next six months.
Job Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, as well as at least 8 years of experience as a certified public accountant. Masters is an added advantage.
- At least six years of expertise managing money and accounting for donor-funded initiatives.
- Exceptional honesty and decision-making that is consistent with ethical leadership.
- Experience in management and auditing
- Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Financial Edge, or other accounting and financial software or ERP systems
- Competence with Office 365, including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Willingness and capacity to travel at least two weeks per month
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to create connections across sectors and cultures.
How to Apply:
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