Position: Finance and Admin Officer
Location: Arusha
Application Deadline: 16/April/2026 18:00 (EAT)
FHI (Food for the Hungry International) Tanzania is a newly established international NGO dedicated to holistic community transformation. As the Tanzania affiliate of KFHI (Korea Food for the Hungry International), we work alongside local communities to promote sustainable development and child-focused community transformation. Our identity and organizational culture are guided by Christian values. We serve all people with dignity and respect regardless of faith or background.
Guided by our core values of Faith, Empowerment, and Recovery, the Finance & Admin Officer plays a key role in supporting both financial and administrative functions of FHI Tanzania. This includes managing day-to-day financial transactions, grant and budget monitoring, and ensuring compliance with local tax laws, donor requirements, and internal financial controls. The role also provides essential administrative support including procurement processing, office logistics coordination, and HR documentation support. The officer will work closely with the Designated Supervisor and program teams to ensure effective stewardship of resources, strong accountability, and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate bookkeeping and proper filing of financial records and supporting documents
Prepare and process payroll, statutory deductions, and oversee petty cash management
Perform bank reconciliations, manage petty cash, and monitor cash flow
Support preparation of budgets, financial reports, and internal financial summaries
Support statutory compliance tasks (as applicable), including documentation for relevant filings
Manage procurement administration: quotation comparisons, purchase documentation, vendor records, and asset register support
Support office administration, logistics coordination, and general operational tasks as assigned
Ensure adherence to Tanzanian tax regulations and FHI financial policies
Liaise with banks, auditors, and donors on financial matters
Train staff on financial procedures and promote accountability and transparency
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (professional certification is an advantage)
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance/admin roles (INGO/development sector experience is an advantage)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (budget tracking and reporting)
Experience with QuickBooks is a strong advantage
Familiarity with Tanzanian statutory compliance
CPA or ACCA qualification is an advantage
Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Working proficiency in English and Swahili
FHI Tanzania is committed to safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). All staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and organisational codes of conduct.
Interested candidates should apply via the Google Form link below:
Application Link: [Application Form Link]
Prepare the following documents (PDF format):
CV (maximum 2 pages)
Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
Highest educational certificate
Recommendation letters (Professional and faith leader reference)
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who respect our Christian identity and are comfortable working in a faith-informed environment.