FINANCE MANAGER - Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA)

The Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA) was established under the Social Security Regulatory Act No. 8 of 2008 as amended by Social Security Laws (Amendments) Act No. 5 of 2012. The main objective of SSRA is to regulate the Social Security Sector and providing for related matters. In light of its legal mandate provided, the Authority plays an important role in regulating and supervising the provision of social security services that greatly influence socio-economic and general well-being of Tanzanians. SSRA is now looking for energetic, dynamic and proactive Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions;

1.2 FINANCE MANAGER - (1 POST)

1.2.1 REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PLANNING AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

1.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advice the Director on all finance and accounting matters;

• Prepare financial periodic reports and annual financial reports;

• Assist the Director in undertaking financial risk assessment and control;

• Assist the Director in review and update all documents, policies and regulation regarding accounting and finance;

• Undertake   special audit  investigations and   make

recommendations;

• Monitor preparation of financial documents for disbursement of Funds;

• Develop, review and operationalize Authority’s Financial operating Manuals and regulations;

• Participate in the planning and budget preparation process of the Authority;

• Maintain and keep financial records in safe custody;

• Facilitate the payments of salaries and other expenditures;

• Respond and follow up on audit reports and observations;

• Assist in keeping records of revenue, payments, assets and liabilities;

1.2.3  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree/Post graduate diploma in Accounting, Finance with a CPA

(T) /ACCA or related fields from any recognized University/Institution.

• At least nine (9) years of working experience in the related field.

1.2.4  REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scale.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i.              All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii.            Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.

iii.           Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv.           The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v.            Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:

-               Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

-               Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

-               Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

-               Computer Certificate

-               Professional certificates from respective boards

-               One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi.           FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii.         Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii.        Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

ix.           Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

x.            Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.

xi.           Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii.         Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii.        Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiv.        Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv.         Deadline for application is 23th May, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

xvi.        Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii.      Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii.     Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix.        Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary	OR	Katibu
Public Service Recruitment		SekretarietiyaAjirakatika
Secretariat,		UtumishiwaUmma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.