Unit Trust of Tanzania Senior Manager - Finance and Administration

Reference NO. UTTIMFVFAMl02

Reports to:Chief Operating Officer - UTT Microfinance

Purpose of the Job

The holder of this 'position oversees all accounting matters pertaining to the expenditure and revenue in the company and overall supervision of Finance and Administration Department. The outputs of this position are therefore reflected in the quality of finance and accounting records maintained by the company.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Overall supervision of Finance and Administration Department;

Maintain all accounting books pertaining to revenue and expenditure;

Ensure that procedures regarding revenue and expenditure accounting are strictly followed. Prepare periodic reports on the status of revenue trends, loan performance etc.;

Prepare Management accounts, estimates, monitor trends and appraises the Chief Operating Officer accordingly;

Supervise all financial and accounting operations and maintains the UTT-Microfinance accounting books in accordance with current accounting conventions and legal requirements;

Maintain the UTT-Microfinance budget, and takes measures to ensure that the activities conform as much as possible to the budget;

Oversee the preparation of all books of account;

Keep custody of cheques books, payment vouchers, and all other accounting documents pertaining to revenue and  expenditure of the UTI-Microfinance;

Ensure that all payments are made in accordance with financial regulations and the approved budget;

Oversee the management of the petty cash account to ensure adequate float is maintained to" meet petty cash expenditure; Prepare periodic financial statements to facilitate constant review of the UTIMicrofinance financial status;

Prepare cash flow projections, bank reconciliation and posting of all accounting transactions;

Maintain an up-to-date register of fixed assets and of all other accounting documents;

Make all necessary preparations for the UTI-Microfinance accounts to be audited in accordance with legal requirements, and facilitates the 'auditors in carrying out their work;

Prepare tax computations as necessary and ensure submission to the tax authority on due date;

Perform such other related duties as would be assigned by the Chief Operating Officer from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:

The holder of this position must have a first degree and a post graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, accounting or any equivalent qualifications thereof. A postgraduate degree in Public Administration or Human Resources Management will be an added advantage.

CPA, ACCA is a must;

Experience: At least 5 years of practical experience, three of which preferably, in reputable microfinanceor banking institutions.

Application Instructions:

General Conditions

All the above positions carry an attractive remunerations package;

Entry point will depend on qualifications and experience

All interested persons are required to apply attaching to their applications current Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic certificates & transcript; including names and full communication addresses (including contact phone numbers) of three referees who can testify to the applicant's academic abilities, working experience and character.

Please send your applications in an envelope clearly marked as "Application for Recruitment at UTT", quoting the relevant job reference number such that the same reaches not later than 4.00 p.m. on 08thMay, 2013 to the 'following address:-

The Chief Executive Officer Unit Trust of Tanzania,

Sukari House, 2nd Floor, Sokoine Drive/Ohio Street,

P. O. Box 14825,

Dar es Salaam.

UTI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from disempowered group are encouraged to apply;

Only short listed candidates will be contacted;

Applicants are warned not to make phone, physical or e-mail enquiries other than applying through the mode outlined above. Any such breach will result in immediate disqualification;