Tanzania Financial Service for Underserved Settlements (TAFSUS) Finance and Administration Office Job Vacancy in Tanzania

TAFSUS
Tanzania Financial Services for Underserved Settlements (TAFSUS is a non-profit
company registered under the Companies Act and set up in Tanzania to provide
support to underserved Settlements. TAFSUS aims to provide invaluable service
in terms of consultation and management advice to communities living in slums
and other underserved settlements to enable them to upgrade their settlements.

Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the TAFSUS Manager and TAFSUS Board, the Finance and
Administration Officer (the “FAO”) of TAFSUS have the following primary
responsibilities:
1. To develop financial and supporting systems of the company.
2. To implement finance, accounting and auditing procedures for TAFSUS and partner
communities.
3. To ensure that there are adequate internal controls systems for
authorisation, procurement and recording of accounting transactions in
accordance with generally accepted accounting standards.
4. To oversee the administration of TASFUS office and ensure compliance with
laws and regulations related to human resources, finance, logistics,
procurement and other programmatic operational procedures.
5. Preparation of financial statements, financial monthly/quarterly reports
including special analysis of cash flow, budget and expenditure analysis 
           
6. Provide financial inputs and analysis in project and programme
identification and monitoring processes; liaise with partners to ensure
compliance with local and UN Habitat budgetary reporting requirements;
7. Assist the TAFSUS Manager in producing the administration and program
reports on monthly and quarterly basis to the Board and  UN Habitat
8. Work closely with the TAFSUS Manager in performance assessment of the
program development and facilitate the identification of sustainable investment
opportunities
9. Work closely with the TAFSUS Manager in identifying and negotiating with
banks or other financial institutions that are interested to maximize and
leverage the community savings and investments
10. Perform any other duties as assigned by the TAFSUS Manager and Board
Chairman.

REQUIRED SKILLS, COMPETENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS
• A University degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting  Business,
Banking, Project Development or related fields.
• At least 3 years experience in project management and/or developmental
financial services especially with relation to human settlements.
• Possession of the Certified Public Accounting or equivalent qualification is
an added advantage
• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, high degree of integrity and
responsibility, and ability to work independently in order to meet strict
deadlines
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (speaking, reading & writing) with good
report writing skills required
• Must have solid computer skills especially MS Excel and MS Word

REMUNERATION:
The successful candidate will be provided with attractive remuneration that is
commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should forward their applications comprising of typed
application letters, CVs and copies of certificates to:

The Board Chairperson,
Tanzania Financial Services for the Underserved Settlements (TAFSUS)
P. O. Box 79603, Dar es Salaam
Email: info@tafsus.co.tz