Application Deadline: Feb 13, 2013
Position Description:
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been
overcome and people live in dignity and security.
FINANCE
CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit a qualified Tanzanian national for the position
of Director of Finance based in Dar es Salaam
The primary function of the Director of Finance position is to develop,
coordinate and administer the Country Office (CO) plans for proper recording,
documentation, control, monitoring and reporting of financial operations as
well as overall compliance with donor rules & regulations at the CO level.
The Director of Finance is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations
at the CO level. He/she plans, organizes, directs, and is responsible for
providing quality financial services including financial and risk analysis to
all projects, units and staff in the CO. He/she works closely with the CD and
senior management to ensure that a partnership is developed between Finance,
Program and Administration.
He/she is an integral member of the CO Senior Management Team.
The Director of Finance profile includes: very strong accounting and finance
knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to work effectively
under time pressure, very strong business partnering skills with ability to
influence CO senior staff, team player, proactive individual with ability to offer
structured guidance, ability to ensure that the right priorities are set for
the CO finance team, proven experience of training finance and non-finance
staff, proficiency in English and Excel
Based in Dar es salaam Head Office and reporting to the Country Director or
desgnate, the Director of Finance is responsible for: Staff management,
Controllership, Accounts Payable Treasury & cash functions, Budget &
fotrecasting, Financial reports & quality review, & is a member of the
senior management team.
EDUCATION:
Certified Public Accountant, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or
Business Management or Equivalent
At least 3 years as a controller or equivalent experience; 5-10 year experience
in not- for –profit financial, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting,
grant/contract management, and business management in developing countries;
Demonstrated experience with financial troubleshooting and audit
COMPETENCIES
Coaching; communicating with impact; Facilitating Change; Initiating Action;
Managing Performance for success; Negotiation; Operational Decision Making;
Planning and Organizing.
CARE Tanzania has competitive benefit schemes that would favor women during
maternity period including 100% travel support to baby sitters
Application Instructions:
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applications must be received by CARE by February 13, 2013.
Applications Copies may be posted to CARE International in Tanzania, 101
Kinondoni Road P.O. Box 10242,Dar es Salaam