About the job

The job focuses on improving the quality of financial management, human resources and administration. Specifically provides leadership in financial reporting, planning and budgeting, management of company’s assets and ensure cost effective procurement, ensure quality human resource and competency development. Drive and implement company strategy, structures, policies, tools, processes and procedures that ensure internal efficiencies, and effective preparation and dissemination of financial information for management decision making, regulatory & statutory reporting purposes. Key responsibilities include: -

a) Ensuring that proper books of accounts are kept in accordance with the International Financial

Reporting Standards and the applicable laws and regulations in Tanzania.

b) Ensuring that financial reports are prepared accurately and circulated to all users within the agreed

time frame. These reports include; the monthly management accounts, quarterly and annual

financial reports

c) Ensuring that the computation of taxes due, payment thereof and full compliance with Tax

legislation

d) Ensuring that the general ledger systems are well maintained and all accounts fully reconciled and

substantiated at all times.

e) Coordinate the preparation of the strategic plan, annual budget and reviews.

f) Authorise expenditure request forms and payment approval within delegated authority limits.

g) Control operating expense through strict approval procedure for all amounts within prescribed

limits.

h) Provide key enablers for Performance Management and decision making process (systems /reporting

i) Develop and implement systems for collating and analyzing financial and operational data to

provide relevant management information and reports to specified stakeholders. This includes

development and management of reporting calendar/schedules

j) Regularly review performance to trigger feedback and prompt actions to ensure objectives for individuals and team are met. Such actions include recognition of outstanding performance, takingcorrective measures, which may include coaching, mentoring, and training to develop new skills or

attitudes.

k) Carry out performance appraisals to provide overall assessment for a set period of performance in a manner that enhances motivation and performance improvements.

Qualifications, skills and experience

a) Academic and professional qualifications in Accounting or Finance and a holder of CPA/ACCA. MBA will be an added advantage.

b) Ten (10) years post-qualification experience in banking or microfinance institution.

c) Five (5) year’s relevant work experience in senior management role

d) Practical experience in use of relevant MS Office applications and accounting packages.

e) Good experience financial management, control and planning and administration

f) Technical skills to effectively perform and/or guide performance of Financial Management

activities/tasks in a manner that consistently achieves high quality standards or benchmarks.

g) Knowledge and experience in modern financial management practices in financial services industry

to provide visionary guidance on strategic changes to support business performance.

h) Ability to establish and maintain strong partnerships/relationships with banks/financial institutions,

international funders and investors.

i) Strong problem solving, analytical skills and creativity

j) Excellent presentation, communication and personal effectiveness skills.

k) Adept at working with diverse teams, delivering change and demonstrating value for money.

Applications sent to

jobs@amasconsulting.co.tz