They will oversee annual budget and work plan development for the national program and assist in financial reporting. The Finance & Admin Officer be supervised by the Senior Finance and Grants Manager and will also work under the direction of the Country Program Manager.

The successful candidate will have robust knowledge of accounting systems, the ability to multi-task, and work well with others. This individual must be able to collaborate respectfully with multiple team members from diverse backgrounds.

Location: Dodoma, Dar es Salaam

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Country coordinator, take a lead in development of the annual budget & work plan
Take a lead in facilitating development of district specific work plans and budgets during the annual review/planning meetings.
Prepare monthly financial forecast and reports for the secretariat and forward them to program manager
Make sure that the secretariat expenditures are in line with USAID rules and regulations
Make sure that the control program team submits field reports and areas that need actions are communicated to respective persons/organs
Updates the control program coordinator on both administrative and financial matters related to the program
Facilitate general accounting functions of the country office
Facilitate development and monitoring of the program strategic plan, in forecasts future targets and resource need.

Maintenance of office equipment, buildings and functioning of administrative support services including periodic maintenance of office equipment and assets, preparations of service contracts and agreements for consultancies, procurement of general supplies and assets, participate in the staff performance appraisal and job performance evaluation
Other duties which will be assigned by the Country coordinator

Domestic travel may be required.

Minimum Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance/Commerce and minimum 2 years of working experience in accounting and/or financial field.
Experience of working in an international NGO and projects funded by USAID is preferable.

Skills & Abilities
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
Excellent knowledge of accounting systems e.g., QuickBooks
Ability to multi-task & work well with others.
Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail and accuracy

Remuneration will be in line with the set procedures of the organizations which consider the experience and qualifications of the candidate (USD 30,000-40,000/annum)