Head of Finance (Re- advertised)

ActionAid started its operation in Tanzania in 1998. ActionAid Tanzania (AATZ) envisions seeing Tanzania without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys his/her right to a life of dignity. Currently, AATZ is looking for a qualified, experienced and self-motivated person from its internal staff to fill in the following post:

Job Title:  Head of Finance (Re- advertised)

Reports to: Country Director

Department: Finance

Work station: Dar es Salaam

Job Profile: We seek to employ a self-starter with a high regard for integrity as Head of Finance.  The Head of Finance is a member of the Senior Management Team of ActionAid Tanzania reporting to the Country Director and is technically supported by International Director of Finance based in Johannesburg and the Finance Coordinator based in Nairobi. This post involves a full range of financial oversight and general management functions.

The purpose of the position is to ensure the financial, management and legal integrity of AATZ within the legal framework of policies and procedures established internationally and to ensure that the requirements of local and international law are adhered to and complied with.  The position is also responsible to provide strategic direction to AATZ, to help ensure all of AATZ’s overall strategic objectives are met and ensure the continual improvement of monitoring, control and expenditure of partner NGOs of funds given by AATZ

Qualification and Experience:

·         The successful candidate will have, a Bachelors of Commerce in Accounting/ Business Administration or equivalent, an MBA in Finance will be an added advantage; membership of a professional accountancy body.; work experience with an NGO would be of added advantage; a minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in a reputable organization with a minimum of three (3) years post qualification in a senior management position;

·         Work experience with an NGO would be of added advantage, very strong experience in financial management and accounting practices at a senior management level, proven experience in implementing financial and administrative control systems, excellent team building and leadership skills, interpersonal and communication skills, high degree of maturity and sense of judgment are also essential, proven experience in running donor funded projects

·         Sound practical knowledge of spread sheets, knowledge of one Information Technology accounting systems is a must and knowledge of SUN system is an advantage. Practical understanding of development programming challenges and appreciation of the financial support requirement, willing and has skills to develop capacity of ActionAid Tanzania staff in sound financial management practices.

To apply submit your updated curriculum vitae with a motivation letter directly to HROD and SS Manager, through E-mail: jobs.tanzania@actionaid.org

Closing date: 11^th May 2014 at 14.00hrs. Please clearly indicate “Application for AA Tanzania HEAD OF FINANCE” in your email subject. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.