Finance and Administration Officer

Organization:     Tanzania Financial Service for Underserved Settlements (TAFSUS)

Position:              Finance and Administration Officer

Duration:             1 year renewable

LOCATION:         Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Outputs:              Responsible for all financial and fiscal management of the Organisation operation   Provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning accounting and   budgeting of the Organisation.

Reporting to:    TAFSUS Chief Executive Officer

Background to TAFSUS

Tanzania Financial Services for Underserved Settlements (TAFSUS is a non-profit company registered under the Companies Act and set up in Tanzania to provide support to underserved Settlements. TAFSUS aims to provide invaluable service in terms of consultation and management advice to communities living in slums and other underserved settlements to enable them to upgrade their settlements. TAFSUS is supported by the Slum Upgrading Facility (SUF) of UN Habitat, with a mission to uplift the living standard of slum dwellers through the development of bankable projects that promote affordable housing for low- income household. The initiative brings together multiple stakeholders from Government, private sector, civil society and the commercial banking sector in order to ensure that a full range of resources can be mobilized for this purpose in the short term. The TAFSUS credit enhancement plays an important role in catalyzing developments. TAFSUS is governed by an independent Board of Directors which is responsible for overall governance, policy direction and oversight of the operations of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the TAFSUS Manager and TAFSUS Board, the Finance and Administration Officer (the “FAO”) of TAFSUS have the following primary responsibilities:

1.       To develop financial and supporting systems of the company.

2.       To implement finance, accounting and auditing procedures for TAFSUS and partner communities.

3.       To ensure that there are adequate internal controls systems for authorisation, procurement and recording of accounting transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards.

4.       To oversee the administration of TASFUS office and ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources, finance, logistics, procurement and other programmatic operational procedures.

5.       Preparation of financial statements, financial monthly/quarterly reports including special analysis of cash flow, budget and expenditure analysis

               

6.       Provide financial inputs and analysis in project and programme identification and monitoring processes; liaise with partners to ensure compliance with local and UN Habitat budgetary reporting requirements;

7.       Assist the TAFSUS Manager in producing the administration and program reports on monthly and quarterly basis to the Board and  UN Habitat

8.       Work closely with the TAFSUS Manager in performance assessment of the program development and facilitate the identification of sustainable investment opportunities

9.       Work closely with the TAFSUS Manager in identifying and negotiating with banks or other financial institutions that are interested to maximize and leverage the community savings and investments

10.   Perform any other duties as assigned by the TAFSUS Manager and Board Chairman.

REQUIRED SKILLS, COMPETENCED AND QUALIFICATIONS

·         A University degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting  Business, Banking, Project Development or related fields.

·         At least 3 years experience in project management and/or developmental financial services especially with relation to human settlements.

·         Possession of the Certified Public Accounting or equivalent qualification is an added advantage

·         Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, high degree of integrity and responsibility, and ability to work independently in order to meet strict deadlines

·         Fluency in English and Kiswahili (speaking, reading & writing) with good report writing skills required

·         Must have solid computer skills especially MS Excel and MS Word

REMUNERATION: The successful candidate will be provided with attractive remuneration that is commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience.

MODE OF APPLICATIONS

Interested applicants should forward their applications comprising of typed application letters, CVs and copies of certificates. Shortlisted Candidates will be invited for an interview within a short notice. Applications should be sent to following address by 18^th July 2013:

The Board Chairperson,

Tanzania Financial Services for the Underserved Settlements (TAFSUS)

P. O. Box 79603, Dar es Salaam

Email: info@tafsus.co.tz