“Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness;
Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so’
World Vision Tanzania is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position:
Job Ref No: WVT/P&C/FY14/10
Job Title: Grants Finance Officer
Reports to: Administratively to WEKEZA Education Manager and Technically to Senior Grants Finance Officer
Location: Kigoma
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Manage grant accounting and budgetary functions and ensure conformity with World Vision International reporting requirements and the stringent compliance standards established by donor
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Major Responsibilities
- Process project payments within the approved control system and budget
- Monitor actual grant expenditures against approved donor line items on a monthly basis; alert management on any irregularities and make recommendations concerning the re-negotiation or approved grant line items with the donor where appropriate
- Ensure monthly LDRs are prepared by grant staff in compliance with LDR policy, including monthly status submission and reconciliation with Payroll.
- Meet with Project Manager on a quarterly basis to address budget/grant status, revisions, project revisions, new grant agreements, close out of old grants, etc
- Prepare/review coding on vouchers for accurate account, expense codes, donor combinations and proper documentation (backup). Custodian of petty cash for the grant
- Build capacity of non finance staff on Grants financial management.
- Facilitate timely monthly funding for the Grant against approved donor budgets and cash flows
- Coordinate supply chain activities (procurement, stores and fleet management) for the Grant in line with WV procurement policies, procedures and diverse donor requirements.
- Facilitate Grants audit exercise, participate in preparation of management responses and ensure timely submission, monitor implementation of audit recommendations, and provide regular consolidated updates on implementation to WVT management
- Manage staff advance as per WV policy
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or related fields.
- Experience: 5 years
- Preferred: MBA, ACCA, CPA
- Technical Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word & Sun-systems software.
- Demonstrated ability in supervision
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff-related to work environment needs
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
Other Competencies/Attributes:
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
Working Environment / Conditions:
- Work environment: Field work
- Travel: 10% Domestic travel is required.
- On call: 10%
How to apply: Interested candidates meeting the criteria should submit their applications through wvt_Jobs@wvi.org
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