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The
Manager, Accounting & Finance will be responsible for overseeing all
aspects of the organization’s finance and accounting, lead the development of
country’s capacity to deliver the objectives set forth for the finance
department in supporting Room to Read Tanzania short and long-term goals and
accountable for overall coordination related to Finance with Regional and Global
Offices. Take leadership to ensure that all financial policies and procedures
are appropriately in compliance and provide technical, financial management
advice to the Country Director, Program Director, Field Manager and Head of
departments to ensure efficient functioning of internal controls and
procedures, cash management, security of cash, reporting, budget preparation
and provide technical supervision, guidance and leadership to staff directly
under supervision for carrying out their day to day works. This position
reports to the Country Director and has two direct reports; Accounting &
Finance Associate and Accounting & Finance Officer.
Role and
Responsibilities:
In
cooperation with Country Director and Program Operations Director, creates,
implements and analyzes financial budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment
with programmatic strategies and global office requirements.
Maintains
excellent records related to bookkeeping, expenses, funds, partnership
ventures, that are at all times accurate, substantiated, up to date,
sufficiently detailed and prepared for random spot checks by internal audit
functions.
Prepares
and submits all financial reporting documents required by Global Office in a
precise and timely manner. This includes
predicting cash needs on a monthly basis, maintaining required bank balances,
processing wire transfers, completing detailed expense reports, etc.
Creates
and manages billing processes (accounts payable/receivable), and develops other
administrative policies and procedures as needed.
Sets up
and maintains adequate in-country financial reporting in accordance with
government regulations.
Manages
Room to Read’s financial legal compliance in Tanzania, navigating procedures
for expansion and complying with all governmental standards, requirements, and
regulations.
Prepares
financial Monthly, Quarterly reports and submit to Global Office in a timely
manner;
Implement
accounting guidelines and random field audits.
Issues
staff and program related reimbursements in a timely manner and in accordance
with guidelines set by Regional and global office.
Develops
and leads strategies and practices for continuous improvement of Room to Read
Tanzania financial policies and standard operating procedures.
Directs,
facilitates and controls the activities of the finance department and the
financial activities of the in-country programs.
Ensures
compliance to Room to Read financial policies and country regulations on the
implementation of accounting standards and procedures at all levels of the
program, including projects delivered through local implementing partners.
Coordinates
the financial planning process, and the preparation and management of the
annual budget for overall country’s program.
Ensures
effective and proper financial management in all areas of the organization,
including review and approval of all funding disbursements to projects and
implementing partners.
Ensures
audit standards to comply with Room to Read and other funding agencies’ audit
requirements, and governmental requirements.
Provides
leadership by inspiring motivating and building a fully-capable finance team at
all levels of the country program in the pursuit of Room to Read’s
organizational objectives of good stewardship of resources, transparency and
accountability.
Ensures
effective and efficient implementation of government rules and requirements in
the area of finance.
Performs
other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
Qualifications
and Experience:
Required:
Post
Graduate/Advance degree in finance or accounting.
A
minimum of five years of professional experience in a financial management
position.
Experience
in successful implementation of a wide range of responsibilities in a prior
financial services position.
Strong
verbal and written communication skills in English.
Preferred:
CPA/ACCA
qualified.
5-6
years related accounting experience in a managerial position, preferably in an
INGO
Experience
developing and/or implementing large-scale literacy initiatives.
Location:
Dar es
Salaam.
Location(s)
Tanzania
– Main – Dar Es Salaam
To be
successful at Room to Read, you will also:
Have
passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit
organization
Be a
proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive
change
Have a
very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
Embrace
diversity and a commitment to collaboration
Thrive
in a fast-paced and fun environment
Room to
Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and
developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.
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