Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Finance and Accountancy Manager

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Job Details

• Title: Finance and Accountancy Manager
• Reports to: Deputy Finance Coordinator / Finance Coordinator
• Job Family: HR & FIN
• Supervises: Finance Assistant
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Main Purpose

Coordinating and supervising the accounting of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures, etc.) according to the instructions of the Deputy Finance Coordinator/Finance Coordinator, and in compliance with legal obligations and MSF standards and protocols in order to provide quality, reliable and transparent information to the organization on the use and allocation of resources in the mission.

Accountabilities

• Being responsible for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission e.g. cash procedures, bank accounts, receipts and supporting documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting, monthly closing process and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and strict compliance to MSF guidelines, financial standards and procedures.
• Coordinating and overseeing the monthly and yearly closing of accounts and balance sheet and reporting the mission’s accounting statement through monthly and weekly reports, in order to verify the evolution of project finances and provide information about them.
• Ensuring reporting conditions are met and stakeholders in the mission are informed of their responsibilities (for example, logistics for stock inventory, quotes).
• Coordinating and overseeing the payment of tax liabilities and other statutory in order to comply with legal obligations.
• Coordinating and supervising the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock and asset management.
• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and to improve people’s capabilities.
• Is the technical reference for any accounting-related issue including compliance with MSF financial standards and procedures, legal compliance, training and support on the MSF accounting software / system.
• When required, briefing all staff involved on specific accountancy management (Mission Coordination Team, Administration Managers, Logistics Managers, etc).

Context Specific Accountabilities

• Provide Technical support, advice, and guidance to the project finance team on accounting related matters and conduct at least one field visits per year to engage with the team and provide direct on-site support.
• Monitor commercial contracts to ensure full compliance with agreed terms and conditions, track contract performance and deliverables, and proactively inform relevant departments of approaching contract expiries to facilitate timely planning for renewal or termination.
• When requested, replacing other members (Finance Assistants) of the coordination or project finance teams during their absence.
• Perform any other Tasks as delegated by the Finance Coordinator/Deputy Finance Coordinator.

Minimum Educational Qualification

• Essential solid accountancy training and experience-professional accounting qualification.
• Desirable University degree in accounting, finance or business administration.

Experience

• Essential 4 years previous experience in similar relevant position jobs.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role within in an International Organization.

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet).
• Local accounting standards, Desirable MSF accounting software, ERP system knowledge, local laws.

Languages

• B2 English level required.
• Local language (Sawhili) is essential.

Competencies

• People Management and Development L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L3
• Results and Quality Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L3

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

Female candidates or any person feeling like being part of a minority are strongly encouraged to apply. MSF is dedicated to fostering a safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.

Important Notice

This position has been re-advertised to attract a wider pool of qualified candidates. Previous applications did not meet the mandatory documentation requirements. All applicants must submit a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Mandatory documents required:

• Motivation Letter
• Updated CV
• Copies of relevant professional certificates
• Academic Certificate (mandatory)

⚠️ Applications missing any of the above documents will be automatically disqualified.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV, copy of relevant professional certificates, and any supporting document no later than Sunday, 17th May 2026 at 17:00 AM (EAT). Please quote the job title on the email subject “Finance and Accountancy Manager.”

Please send your application to the email address MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org.

The applications can also be submitted at MSF offices situated at Uporoto Street, Plot No.74, House No.22, Ursino Estate, Victoria, Dar es salaam, or in MSF Guest House in Kibondo District, Kigoma or at MSF office situated in Liwale, Lindi.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

If you receive no contact within 6 weeks, you can consider that you have not been pre-selected.

Data Protection

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process have access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If you have any questions or requests, you can contact MSFCH-Tanzania-PAM@geneva.msf.org.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for the patients and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

Please note that applying to MSF is free of charge, MSF does not charge applicants to consider their application.