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About this job

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
 
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
 
Key Responsibilities:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget Management and Monitoring.

Monthly analysis and Monitoring of projects budgets to ensure proper charging of projects expenses and spending as per approved Project budget.
Provide lead in budgetary control to ensure that activities are implemented within the approved budget
Lead in the preparation and revision of budgets and implement budgetary management strategies.
Perform Monthly financial analysis and share with project management for decision-making.

 
End Results

All project expenses are allowable, reasonable, and allocable
No disallowed costs
No overspending or underspending
Budget revisions have been done timely
Timely and accurate decision-making by project management based on the financial report

 
Partner Management

Conduct periodic project/partner visits for financial review and capacity building in finance management.
Reviewing partner’s reports and posting them into the system on time.
Build Partner's Capacity in Financial and fixed asset Management to ensure Grants Compliance.

 
END RESULTS

The capacity of the partners is built and they implement and comply with the grants compliance which leads to a consistent, effective, and efficient financial management system.

 
Financial Management:

Examine financial data for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures and ensure financial integrity and build financial and resource management capacity.
Provision of technical assistance and awareness to project staff on all financial-related issues.
Maintain the project assets and have an updated asset register as per the donor and WV regulations.

 
END RESULTS

Compliance with Donor and WV Guidelines

 
Establish internal controls using policy and guidelines and generally accepted accounting standards for the prevention of waste and fraud
 
END RESULTS

Zero tolerance to fraud is adhered to

 
Ensure that project procurements are done on a timely basis and as per WV policies
 
END RESULTS

Procurement is done in a timely manner as per the procurement plan

 
Ensure that all project staff submits timesheets and Labour distribution reports as per the donor and WV guidelines.
 
END RESULTS

Salary Reconciliations are done on a monthly basis

 
Provide timely responses on project financial-related matters
 
END RESULTS

Financial Issues are resolved on time

 
Facilitate annual project audits & monitor the implementation of audit recommendations
 
END RESULTS

Successful audits and no disallowed costs

 
Provide supervision to the grant finance and the drivers
 
END RESULTS

Finance and logistics are well managed with the project

 
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience

Minimum of five years of progressive working experience in a donor-funded environment with adequate exposure to project accounting, and financial management including budgeting, grants, contracts, and partner management.
A minimum of three years of experience from an international NGO experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial, reporting preparation and presentation, and the proven ability to translate technical, and financial data into informative reports
Reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical
Financial data into informative reports.
Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired
Excellent oral and written English skills.

 
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification                 

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Finance/Equivalent.
Professional qualification in accountancy such as ACCA or CPA

 
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Demonstrated ability in supervision
Experience in managing donor funds
Working knowledge of international donor-funded projects/Other grants operations, finance services, and practices
Good planning and organizational skills
Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff-related to work environment needs
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public
Experience working with an international organization will be an added advantage
Excellent computer skills in Excel & Sun-systems accounting software

 
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement         

Travel to the field to support the project team and Partners as required.

 
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Grants Finance Manager          

For technical support on grants compliance and donor regulations                 

 
Grants Finance Manager
For technical support on grants compliance and donor regulations    
 
Project Coordinator   

This is the first-line manager for administration guidance and project management

 
Project team   

Financial technical support

 
Cluster Senior Finance Administration Officer            

This is a co-worker at the cluster level making it possible to coordinate the payment and financial issues.

 
DECISION MAKING

Decisions are escalated through the Senior Grants and Finance Manager and Director of Finance and support services.

 
CORE COMPETENCIES

Be Safe and Resilient
Deliver Results
Build Relationships
Be Accountable
Learn and Develop
Improve and Innovate
Partner and Collaborate
Embrace Change
Model Self-Management
Engage, Influence, Lead, and Grow Others
Run an Effective and Agile Organisation
Develop the Organisation for the Future

 
Job Location:

This Position is Based in Shinyanga, Kishapu DC

 
Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

 
Disclaimer

This position is contingent upon donor approval of the project and funding

 
 
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only