Kühne Foundation Tanzania (KF-TZ) is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) in Tanzania, with its headquarters in Dar Es Salaam and its parent organization, the International Kühne Foundation, based in Switzerland (www.kuehnestiftung.org/). KF-TZ’s LEARN Logistics Program (www.learn-logistics.org) aims to eliminate skill shortages in logistics and supply chain management, promoting global commerce and resilience. KF-TZ supports local education to provide a steady supply of competent graduates and professionals at university, vocational, and professional levels for logistics and supply chain sectors in Tanzania. The focus is on logistics and supply chain management for commercial, agricultural, and healthcare sectors.
KF-TZ’s “Youth Improvement in Tanzania” project (May 2023-April 2027) aims to enhance the living circumstances and opportunities of young people in rural and urban communities throughout four Tanzanian regions via impactful activities. The initiative brings together three INGOs’ knowledge, experience, and networks to offer comprehensive assistance and maximize synergistic potential.
The primary direct beneficiaries of the initiative are 50,000 young aged 15 to 30. They will live in both rural and semi-urban locations, both at school and outside of it. The initiative intends to help youngsters at all stages of their lives, including personal and professional development. KF-TZ aims to train youth in logistics, supply chain management, entrepreneurship, and job readiness for agro- and health logistics. They will also provide consultancy services to improve agriculture logistics at the farm level and food supply chains.
Brief Summary of Position:
Oversee and organize the project’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with Tanzanian and donor requirements.
The candidate will handle budgets, prepare financial reports, and work closely with other finance managers. The finance manager will consolidate all financial reports presented to the donor.
SCOPE OF FUNCTION / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all accounting activities and processes related to the project budget, ensuring that they comply with statutory laws, business policy, Tanzanian, and donor standards.
- Prepare KF-TZ accounting and financial reports for submission to the donor and other stakeholders/partners as needed.
- Ensure that a good financial management policy and system are in place and operational.
- Ensure that all procurement-related activities are completed on schedule and in accordance with corporate and donor rules and procedures.
- Participate in the preparation, negotiation, filing, and monitoring of document issues (such as project budgets and rental agreements).
- Sun-Systems 6 ensures data input and booking in the accounting system.
- Train KF.TZ workers on financial donation processes and requirements.
- Contribute to financial planning, budgeting, and the implementation of internal controls.
- Monitor, compile, and monitor money requisitions and financial disbursements to guarantee correct funding (allowable expenditures).
- Keep close track of the spending deadlines.
- Contribute to the budget adjustments.
- Maintain the timeliness of financial reporting.
- Participating in selected project meetings and contributing to financial concerns.
- Keep the Country Director updated on the project’s progress on a regular basis.
- Get active in financial reporting and auditing.
Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in management, accounting, finance, or a related field is necessary.
- Professional Qualified Accountant (CPA/ACCA needed).
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role (finance, accounting, or business management), ideally in a non-profit organization.
- Experience working on initiatives financed by donors will be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of Tanzanian financial legislation and accounting/auditing procedures. Proficient in IPSAS accounting concepts.
- Practical knowledge with financial and cost accounting, budgeting, financial management, and auditing.
- Practical experience preparing financial reports and doing budget variance studies.
- Knowledge of accounting software. Knowledge of System 6 would be advantageous.
- Experience developing capacity and mentoring personnel.
- Competence in computer abilities is required, particularly in MS Excel.
- Experience operating in a consortium with many partners.
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Your application
Documents required (unless otherwise communicated)
- Individual Motivation Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of the obtained degree and relevant training only.
- Target annual salary
- Three referees of different kinds
Submit your application to: [email protected]