Project Accountant at Amref Health Africa

Dar es-Salaam, Coastal Zone, Tanzania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial reporting, Budget monitoring, Donor compliance, Financial reconciliation, Audit preparation, Project accounting, Variance analysis, Financial controls, Accounting records, Risk management, Stakeholder engagement, Financial analysis, Data consolidation, Professional judgment, Multi-currency management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Amref Health Africa – Tanzania is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) whose mission is “to improve the health of people by partnering with and empowering communities and strengthening health systems”. Amref Health Africa-Tanzania is largely supported by Multilateral, Bilateral, and National donors, implementing several programmes addressing communicable and Non -communicable diseases, Health systems strengthening at PHC including HRH and service delivery; Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCAH), Nutrition, and Social determinants of Health including climate change, Water, hygiene and sanitation, public health security and social -economic empowerment. Amref Health Africa, with support from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, will implement the anticipated Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP), a flagship initiative within the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s strategic effort to reduce health inequities. PEP aims to improve access to prevention of and care for cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) for people living in vulnerable positions in India and East Africa. With this, PEP seeks to strengthen the capacity of educational institutions to equip nurses and other key health professionals with the skills to provide quality CMD prevention and care and promote equal opportunities for women in the health workforce. Amref Health Africa -Tanzania has the following vacancies and invites suitable applicants for the following positions to be filled Job Description The Project Accountant supports disciplined financial execution of the country program by ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with donor and organizational requirements, and effective coordination of program-level financial processes. Working under the guidance of the Tanzania Senior Programme Accountant, the role ensures that financial transactions, reconciliations, budget implementation tracking, and reporting inputs are accurate, timely, and audit-ready. The Program Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity across the Tanzania country program operations, enabling informed decision-making and protecting donor confidence. This role requires strong technical competence, attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-partner, donor-funded environments. Duties & Key Responsibilities: Financial Execution & Controls Process and review country programme financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with donor and organisational policies. Maintain accurate accounting records for programme expenditures, commitments, accruals, and adjustments. Perform monthly reconciliations of country programme accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies. Support maintenance of clean, well-documented audit trails for all country programme financial activities. Apply internal controls consistently to safeguard country programme resources and reduce financial risk. Budget Monitoring and Performance Tracking Support preparation and consolidation of programme budgets and forecasts under the guidance of the Tanzania Senor Programme Accountant. Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and flag variances, unusual trends, or potential overspends early. Prepare structured variance analyses and financial summaries to support country programme decision-making. Track burn rates and commitments to ensure spending aligns with delivery timelines and donor requirements. Donor Compliance and Financial Reporting Prepare accurate, timely financial reports in line with donor and organizational requirements. Ensure donor cost rules, eligibility criteria, and budget classifications are applied correctly in transaction processing and reporting. Support financial inputs into donor narrative reports, ensuring consistency between financial and country programmatic data. Assist in preparation for donor financial audits, responding to queries and coordinating documentation as required. Multi-program country financial coordination Coordinate with country finance teams to ensure timely submission of financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Review country-level financial data for completeness and consistency before consolidation. Support alignment of financial calendars, exchange rate applications, and reporting formats across the country programme. Escalate identified risks or inconsistencies to the Tanzania Senior Programme Accountant in a timely and documented manner Financial Process Improvement & Risk Awareness Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows, reconciliation processes, or reporting clarity. Suggest practical enhancements to budget tracking tools, templates, and documentation systems. Apply sound professional judgement when addressing financial discrepancies, balancing compliance with operational realities. Demonstrate adaptability in responding to funding shifts, donor amendments, or country programme adjustments while maintaining financial discipline. People and Performance Take ownership of individual performance objectives aligned to programme finance priorities, demonstrating accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and quality of financial outputs. Contribute actively to a high-performing finance function by collaborating constructively with peers in the country programme, sharing knowledge, and reinforcing consistent financial standards and controls. Demonstrate reliability in meeting reporting deadlines, resolving reconciliation issues, and following through on corrective actions with minimal supervisory intervention. Provide structured support and guidance to the Tanzania country finance focal points on routine financial reporting, documentation, and compliance requirements, strengthening confidence and consistency across the programme. Model Amref’s values, safeguarding commitments, and ethical standards in all financial processes, contributing to a respectful, transparent, and accountable work environment. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Maintain effective working relationships with country programme teams to ensure alignment between budgets, financial reporting, and delivery timelines. Communicate financial requirements, reporting expectations, and documentation standards clearly and professionally to non-finance stakeholders. Support coordination during audits, donor reviews, and financial reporting cycles by ensuring timely and accurate information flow across stakeholders. Build trust by delivering consistent, reliable financial data that enables confident decision-making at programme level. Continuous Learning Contribute to knowledge sharing within the country programme finance function to promote consistency and efficiency. Actively pursue professional development in accounting standards, donor compliance, and financial systems to strengthen individual contribution and long-term country programme capability. Stay updated on donor financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies. Seek feedback to strengthen technical accounting and analytical capability. Qualifications Eight (8) years of experience in Accounting or Finance with at least five (5) years of experience in working with NGO’s, international development, or mission-driven organizations. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A CPA, ACCA, or other internationally recognized professional qualification(s) is an added advantage. Demonstrable project management skills, including budgeting, costing, planning, and attention to operational details. Demonstrable experience in managing financial operations across different regulatory, tax, and banking environments, demonstrating practical understanding of how country-level finance realities affect programme delivery. Experience in working with multiple currencies and fiscal calendars, and managed the associated risks and reconciliations. Demonstrable experience managing finances for donor-funded programmes, including restricted funding, donor-specific cost rules, and financial reporting requirements; and Practical experience or leading donor financial audits, responding to audit queries and implementing corrective actions where required; and a footprint in supporting, supervising, and strengthening country-level finance teams, providing hands-on guidance, coaching, and oversight. Fluent in oral and written English. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Applied planning and execution: Establishes an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, leveraging, and optimizing resources. Commits to a course of action to accomplish a goal after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and Amref values. Ownership and accountability: Demonstrates initiative in identifying inefficiencies, compliance risks, and process gaps within day-to-day program accounting. Proposes practical improvements and adapts quickly within evolving donor and programme environments. Applies transparency, confidentiality, and ethical standards in all financial processes. Enabling change: Encourages self and others to implement better approaches to address problems and opportunities; leads the implementation and acceptance of change for self and team. Supports country teams and implementing partners through budgets, reporting shifts, or regulatory updates by translating new requirements into clear, practical guidance. Maintains composure and clarity when programme conditions evolve, ensuring continuity in programme accounting. Driving results: Takes personal accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial tasks, documentation, and reporting. Monitors assigned deadlines and follows through proactively to ensure milestones are met. Demonstrates persistence in resolving documentation gaps, report inconsistencies, or coordination bottlenecks. Collaborative engagement: Builds effective working relationships with programme teams and country finance staff to ensure coordinated financial execution. Communicates clearly, professionally, and respectfully across functions. Escalates risks and issues appropriately while contributing to a culture of shared accountability. Creating an inclusive environment: Makes decisions and initiates action to ensure that programme policies leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, styles, abilities, and motivation. Applies fairness, confidentiality, and transparency in documentation and reporting processes. Proactive Learner: Actively seeks feedback and learning opportunities to strengthen technical knowledge of financial controls, donor regulation, and reporting. Applies new knowledge to improve accuracy, coordination, and compliance within assigned portfolio. Reflects on mistakes constructively and integrates lessons into future practice. Continuously strengthens technical accounting and donor compliance expertise. Additional Information If you meet the above qualifications and wish to apply, please submit a single document that includes both your application letter and CV. Be sure to state your current position, provide a daytime telephone number, and include the names and contact details of three referees. The interviews will be conducted at the Amref offices in Dar es Salaam. All applications must be received by 16:30 hours on May 05, 2026, and should be submitted exclusively through the link https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/AmrefHealthAfrica4; applications sent by mail or delivered by hand will not be accepted Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Responsibilities

The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, donor compliance, and effective budget implementation tracking for the country program. They also coordinate financial processes across the program, maintain internal controls, and support audit readiness.