AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: Finance Manager
Job ID 48083
Location Kigoma, Tanzania
The
Nature Conservancy recognizes that successful protection efforts must
include both the forest and the lake while balancing the resource needs
of people. The Nature Conservancy has partnered with Pathfinder
International to share the tools communities seek to help them live
healthy lives in balance with their environment. We are calling this
collaborative effort Tuungane (Kiswahili for “Let’s Unite!”). Through a
grassroots-community approach we are empowering local people to
sustainably manage their own natural resources through village land-use
planning, co-operative fisheries management and micro-finance programs.
In turn, improving access to primary and reproductive health for people
provides increased capacity for sustainably managing their natural
resources.
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The
Finance Manager will provide specialized finance/accounting-related
services to the Tuungane Program. The position is based in Kigoma,
Tanzania
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible
for supporting all areas of finance for the Tuungane Program in Western
Tanzania, a joint project between two organizations: The Nature
Conservancy and Pathfinder International. Perform financial analysis,
compare estimates to actual results, and recommend corrective action as
appropriate for the joint program. Generate periodic internal and
external reports for the Tuungane program management team, leadership
and partner organization as well as assist in developing and
implementing appropriate systems such as efficient mobile payment
system, policies and procedures related to financial reporting and
analysis. Serve as resource to staff on financial matters, policies,
procedures, guidelines, and educate staff as required. Maintain and
oversee a cost sharing system between TNC and Partner organizations,
support project in developing solution-oriented implementation plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
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Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by
developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans and completing
day-to-day tasks.
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Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures,
financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for
compliance.
• Reinforces consistency in the organization’s policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.
• Design, implement, and direct multiple projects, setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
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Resolves complex issues independently within program area. Cultivates
the creative ideas of others, projecting potential outcomes. Experiments
to find creative solutions.
• Acts as a resource to others to solve problems and member of the Tuungane program’s senior management team.
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Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to
complete projects, contracts, assisting with budget development, and
meeting fundraising targets.
• May serve as a team leader for assigned projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Gain cooperation from individuals or groups over whom there is no direct authority in order to accomplish program goals.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting departmental goals and objectives.
• Provide a leadership role in integrating financial management to support conservation objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Consistently demonstrate professional, positive, and approachable attitude/demeanor and discretion.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Provides a variety of information to staff and others to assist workflow throughout the organization.
• Duties may require non-routine analysis, research and follow-through.
• Duties are performed under minimal supervision.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting and 5 years’ related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Technical experience with accounting/financial issues.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili language(s).
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• CPA or ACCA preferred.
• At least 5 years related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and understanding of fund accounting principles, practices and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical expert on complex accounting/financial issues.
• Experience using and maintaining automated systems.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Multi-cultural experience appreciated.
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 48083, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 31st October 2019. Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
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