Finance and Administration Manager

Futures Group

Date Listed: Jul 26, 2013
Phone: No Phone Calls
Area: Tanzania
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2013

Position Description:
From The Guardian July 26, 2013
Report To:Strategic Information Advisor (SI Advisor), Tanzania
Key Responsibilities
Maintain financial and accounting systems and procedures in accordance with Futures Group corporate requirements and USAID/CDC regulations
Preparation of semi-monthly financial reports and submission to HQ within stipulated date in the calendar
Review invoices and advise SI Advisor with regards to payment issues to clients, relevant suppliers, consultants and staff.
Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, annual inventory, and other financial reports as needed
Take responsible for receiving, documenting and managing all stock and commodities of the project, including forecasting and requisitions to guarantee optimal stock levels at all times
Prepare all relevant salary documentation (staff only) for payment
Download bank statements for the bank accounts, review cash book, reconcile the accounts and advise the SI Advisor accordingly
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records Process supplier's payments and hotel accommodations Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements Cash flow management; preparation of cash forecasts
Management, disbursement and reconciliation of the office petty cash/ field imprest Review and prepare budgets for related project activities
Carry out banking duties as required
Supervise the payment process for participants at workshops
Supervise Finance and Administrative staff from other Futures Group projects in Tanzania Write checks
Support and/or delegate administrative activities as needed
Performing any other responsibilities as may be directed
Skills Required
Microsoft office proficiency including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level
Strong financial, analytical and/or evaluative skills.
Problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills.
Ability to take initiative and/or independently respond to situations.
Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, and clients.
Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands.
Professional and mature demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with the client and its constituents. Confidentiality and team spirit
Tanzanian nationals only
Experience/Education
A degree in Finance/Accounting and/or CPA II or equivalent
At least 7 years' experience in Finance/Accounts
Statutory audit experience would be an added advantage


Application Instructions:
Apply through Futures Group Career page at: www.futuresgroup.com
or
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=C816898AE761AE497EA8D9B84F837EE0.NA10_primary_jvm?org=FUTURESGROUP&cws=1&rid=519