Finance Officer at Action Against Hunger

Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Accounting, Treasury Management, Budget Monitoring, Financial Analysis, Audit Preparation, Compliance Management, Partner Financial Management, Fraud Prevention, Capacity Building, Excel, ERP Systems, Donor Reporting, Statutory Deductions, Bank Reconciliation, Cash Flow Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

I. Summary of position Under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager, the Finance Officer is responsible for: leading in accountancy, reporting and managing cash, mobile money and banking transactions. S/He will review transaction vouchers and manage the financial documentation aspects of the office and conduct capacity building training and compliance management. The following are key aspects of this role: Purpose: The Finance Officer will support effective financial management at Action Against Hunger Tanzania by ensuring compliance with donor, organizational, and statutory requirements. The role oversees financial transactions, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, audit preparation, and partner financial capacity strengthening to ensure accountable use of resources. It also ensures timely monthly accounts, provides financial analysis of receivables, payables, and reconciliations to support decision-making, and manages cash, bank operations, treasury forecasting, and capacity building within the finance function. Engagement: The finance officer closely collaborates with financial partners (bank, tax office, other financial service providers, etc.) and provides support to bases/ field offices upon request by the coordination office and with all staff related to cash and advance management. Delivery: Preparation of high quality and timely monthly accountancy, provide timely reporting and settlement of monthly bills and pay taxes. II. Responsibilities 1. Financial Management and Accounting · Review and process payments ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with ACF and donor requirements. · Verify supporting documentation, coding, approvals, and budget availability before payment processing. · Ensure timely recording of financial transactions in the accounting system. · Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes. · Maintain proper filing and archiving financial documents (physical and electronic). · Monitor accounts receivable and payable and follow up on outstanding balances. · After the monthly accountancy closure check the accounting codes, the project codes and the budget codes and make corrections accordingly. · Manage statutory deductions, including PAYE, NSSF, WCF, SDL, and other mandatory contributions 2. Treasury and Cash Management · Prepare monthly cash forecasts and liquidity plans. · Monitor bank balances and cash requirements. · Process bank transfers, mobile money payments, and other approved payment mechanisms. · Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly. · Ensure efficient cash flow management across country and field offices. 3. Budget Monitoring and Financial Analysis Ensure compliance with ACF financial policies, donor regulations, and Tanzanian statutory requirements. Conduct routine compliance reviews and spot checks. Strengthen internal control systems and identify areas for improvement. Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans. · Promote fraud prevention and ethical financial management practices. 4. Manage filing, document retrieval and retention · Support internal, external, donor, and statutory audits. · Prepare financial schedules and support documentation for audits. · Assist in preparation of donor financial reports and country office financial reports. · Ensure audit findings are addressed and tracked to closure. 5. Partner Financial Management · Review partner financial reports and support documents. · Conduct partner financial monitoring visits. · Support financial capacity strengthening of local partners. · Ensure partner compliance with grant agreements and donor requirements.6. Preventing Fraud and Corruption and Compliance Management· Prevent and manage situations of fraud and corruption (identify the risks of fraud and corruption and implement actions of prevention and control)· Identify the risks of fraud and corruption in his/her area of competence and implement prevention and control actions.· Alert the Finance and Admin Manager to cases of fraud and corruption and take correctiveaction as per policy.· Implement and follow up on the recommendations resulting from the daily controls andaudit.· Carry out monthly spot checks and visits in the field to monitor activities7. Capacity Building· Orient new staff on finance policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. · Conduct refresher training in financial management, budgeting, and documentation. · Provide ongoing technical support to program and operations staff.8. Gender Equality Commitments · Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information. · Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance. · Respect beneficiary women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status. · Value and respect in all cultures. III. Physical Demands · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis. · The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. IV. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment The duties of the job require regular job attendance of at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or at the weekends as required. Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases. I. Required Qualifications and Professional Experience · A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/commerce from a recognized University · CPA (T), ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage. · Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably in an international NGO. · Experience managing donor-funded projects (GAC, ECHO, EU, USAID, UNICEF, FCDO, etc.). · Strong understanding of financial controls, budgeting, and audit processes. · Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software/ERP systems. · Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. · Fluency in English · Decision making skills, problem solving skills, ability to work within deadlines. · Professionalism, teamwork, proactivity, motivation · Ability to pay attention to detail · Self-starter with a strong desire to promote and implement continuous improvement efforts All candidates should apply online at https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted The application should reach us no later than June 13th, 2026

Responsibilities

The Finance Officer leads accountancy, reporting, and the management of cash and banking transactions to ensure compliance with donor and statutory requirements. Key duties include overseeing financial transactions, budgeting, internal controls, and strengthening the financial capacity of local partners.