Deputy Head of Finance , Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania Limited

Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2014

Position Description:

From: The Guardian, 24 January 2014

Working under the Head of Finance, the incumbent will have an important function to balance two key areas of the business, complying with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements whilst providing advice on the efficient allocation of resources.

These will be delivered through:

Reporting on the achievement of financial targets through effective revenue growth, risk and cost management Ensuring capital adequacy with the objective of ensuring optimal capital levels are maintained, balancing the co, of idle capital against the requirement to ensure funding for medium and long term business growth.

Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, checks and controls

Understanding what resources are required to generate which types of assets, liabilities and fee income Evaluation of the soundness of business propositions and opportunities

Evaluation and management of information to support business decision making and controls Ensuring close coordination of the Country Finance function with the Group Finance team

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

University graduate with a professional CPA / ACCA qualification.

EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

A minimum of 8 years post-qualification accounting experience three years of which should preferably be in a banking environment in a senior position

Demonstrated leadership skills

Good word processing skills, strong verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional spreadsheet and data analysis ability.

A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner

Good at managing large volumes of information and can add value through management reporting.

Able to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business decision making.

Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer.

Application Instructions:

If you meet the above requirements and ready for great challenges send your CV and Cover Letter to 

Head Office: Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania Limited

901 Harbour View Towers, Samora Avenue

P O BOX 115

Dar es Salaam