Finance Officer (1 Position)-Mwanza

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC) is an ecumenical body established in 1992 by Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) and Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT) to facilitate the provision of social services in Tanzania. CSSC supports Church institutions to deliver quality social services to all the people regardless of colour, race and faith; and also promotes expansion of health, education and other social services all over Tanzania.
CSSC is an implementing Partner in provision of HIV Care and Treatment and PMTCT services in Mwanza and Geita Regions as well as Rorya District-Mara with funding support from the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are sought from highly qualified, well experienced and motivated persons for the following positions to join Christian Social Services Commission under the ART Program. The work station for all the positions will be based in MWANZA Region, except for the KIM Specialist position that will be based in Dar-es-salaam.

4. Position Title: Finance Officer (1 Position)-Mwanza

Purpose of the Position: The purpose of this position is to provide professional advice on financial management in execution of project activities at the supported facilities. The Finance Officer will report to the Finance and Administration Officer (FAO).

Key Responsibilities:
To facilitate payments to supported facilities and program staff during supportive supervision.
Provide Technical Assistance and oversight on compliance with Donor and stakeholders requirement for financial management To collect, review and compile financial reports from supported facilities and other stakeholders and submit the report to FAa Follow-up of disbursement request from facilities and implementing partners
To prepare financial reports and submit timely (monthly/quarterly/annually) financial reports and submit report to FAO. To ensure that fund disbursed to facilities is spent as per approved work plans and budgets.
Make follow-up of funds from CSSC-head quarter and imprest retirement from project staff
Record all financial transactions, maintain accounts records and safeguard Commission's assets in accordance with GAAP Facilitate general custodian services of assets include of office equipment, motor vehicle, and other assets
Perform the implementation of financial administration, financial monitoring, and financial performance reports
Carrying out monthly reconciliation that is bank reconciliation, staff debtors, creditors, staff imprest etc.
Provide financial technical support to tile supported facilities. Carry out any other assignments as may be assigned by the supervisor and or the management

Qualifications and experience:
Degree in B.com (Accounting or Finance), or Bachelor of Business Administration from recognized University or College. Post Graduate Degree or/with CPA will be an added advantage.
At least a minimum of 3 years of working experience in Accounting and finance in projects and related activities.

Essential Skills and attributes
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with people from different professional background.
Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team. Ability to translate financial rules and regulations
Pro-active, collaborative and ability to organize and prioritize demanding activities.
Ability to organize and meet deadlines Ability to produce daily liquidity position

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application letter enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, three references and daytime telephone numbers to:
The closing date for applications is 7th May, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Executive Director
Christian Social Services Commission
4 Ali Hassan Mwinyi Rd
P. O. Box 9433
DAR ES SALAAM