Finance Specialist
Industry: NGO - Donor Funded Project
HR World Ltd, on behalf of our client, we are looking for a Finance Specialist to provide comprehensive financial support to the organization.
The role requires a high level of independence, accountability, and adherence to donor organizational financial regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead accounting functions for the project office, ensuring timely and accurate processing and posting of transactions
- Manage month-end closing processes and ensure accuracy of financial records
- Prepare project financial reports including monthly synoptic journals
- Conduct and review General Ledger reconciliations
- Perform financial analysis and resolve discrepancies as required
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and recommend continuous improvements
- Support process improvement initiatives including automation, dashboards, and reporting tools
- Maintain financial systems, records, and files for the project office
- Support project teams in budget reviews for annual work plans and activities
- Prepare and monitor monthly cash advance and cash flow projections
- Process payments for suppliers, consultants, vendors, partners, and staff reimbursements
- Coordinate with headquarters finance teams on financial reports and partner invoices
- Process monthly payroll, staff benefits, and statutory deductions
- Record project financial transactions and allocate to correct general ledger accounts
- Maintain complete supporting documentation and approvals for all transactions
- Ensure compliance with finance, procurement, donor rules, and regulations
- Ensure all tax and regulatory obligations are met on a monthly and annual basis
- Prepare financial reports for management and donors as required
- Identify and escalate emerging financial risks or issues to the Country Manager
- Respond to internal and external financial enquiries
- Perform other finance-related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA (T) qualification is mandatory
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial and accounting processes
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting international donor-funded projects
- Proven experience in preparing donor financial reports, claims, and reconciliations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
- Experience working with international and multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of donor compliance and NGO financial regulations
- Ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Interested candidates may send their CVs to career@hrworld.co.tz before 30th December 2025.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.