Financial Management Advisor , Mtwara, Tanzania

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

The Finance Management Advisor will work as part of the Tanzania Local Economic Development project which aims to increase the benefit to local communities in Tanzania of investment in the mining industry. The Finance Management Advisor will work with the Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO), Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC), to coach and mentor local companies in the mining supply chain to improve their financial management capacity and their ability to access financing, win contracts, budget and report financially. The Financial Management Advisor will also coach SIDO, TCCIA and TWCC staff providing business support services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve the quality of financial management support. Ultimately the role will contribute to local companies winning more contracts and employing more people and therefore ensuring a greater proportion of mining investment benefits local people.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

A bachelor degree holder in Finance or related subject Fully qualified accountant Experience in developing financial management systems Able to formulate and implement financial regulations, policies and procedures. Good experience in establishing and supporting organization development Facilitation and training skills Strong understanding of business ethics Fluency in English

How to apply

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Application closing date

30 Jun 2016

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