Senior Finance and Administration Manager

Title: Senior Finance and Administration Manager  

Department: Finance Accounting

Location:  Arusha  

Direct Report: Senior Strategic Results Manager  

Dotted to: Associate Director of Operations    

Classification: Full–Time

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

Senior Finance and Admin Manager supports the Associate Director of Operations in overseeing, providing guidance, and building the capacity in five operational areas (Human Resources, Finance, Administration, Information Technology, and Procurement and Logistics) at Field Office level and work with Operations Department Managers and other Field Operations Officers to ensure complete, consistent, and synchronized implementation of operational policies and procedures.

Senior Finance and Administration Manager will also work closely with Senior Strategic Result Managers (SSRM) to facilitate project implementation operations in their respective regions.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

Human Resources

• Timely Human Resources support to project office staff as guided by HR department
• Ensures all HR policies and procedures are properly adhered by all project office staff 
• Advise the Human Resources head of any concerns or issues requiring his/ her attention.
• Provides guidance and expertise on completing Performance Evaluations and assists HR head in ensuring all evaluations are submitted in a timely manner and all Job Descriptions are updated on an annual basis.
• Assisting the HR department on all issues pertaining to attendance, replicon including leave request and timely timesheet submission.
• Work closely with the Human Resources and Administration team in cases of New Recruits or exit staff.

Administration

• Ensures vehicle usage and fuel log reports are properly completed, approved, and sent to Dar office on a monthly basis.
• Work to ensure that the field office is accessible and reachable at all times during office hours Ensures that Foundation vehicles/equipment are properly serviced and maintained.
• Work to ensure the proper functioning of the office and share monthly communication and utility status report
• Maintain up to date safety and security systems in the office through quarterly awareness sessions and routine servicing of firefighting equipment
• Work with the Admin officer to oversee timely logistics facilitation in the field offices
• Timely prepare and make the most use of the following reports as per the agreed schedule - Weekly travel and vehicle allocation reports - Monthly vehicle and generator fuel repairs and maintenance reports - Monthly safety and security status report - Monthly Utilities report - Monthly office status report
• Work with the management to provide a conducive work environment for all staff as per the office equipment and supplies plan.

Information Technology

•        Ensures Internet is up and running with a minimum of 1% downtime.
•         Troubleshoots various IT problems with equipment and applications.
•         Works with IT Department to fix problems as needed.
•         Oversees use and maintenance of IT equipment such as printers, scanners, modems, LCD projectors, etc.
•         Ensures files are backed on a daily basis and server and its applications are fully functional and well-maintained.
•         Ensures all IT policies and procedures are properly adhered to.

Procurement and Logistics:

• Inventory control and reporting for Project Office Furniture and Equipment.
• Acts as Property Manager for respective Project Office.
• Manage and review bid analysis as needed and procure goods and services and process reviews and approvals as appropriate in line with the signature authority matrix.
• Liaises with vendors to ensure proper goods and services are provided to Project Office. Ensures all procurement policies are properly implemented and adhered to.
• Ensure timely submission and application of VAT refund and exemptions to authority, keep track record of each transaction submission and report to the supervisor on weekly basis and submit hard copies of invoices and fiscal receipt to Dar for further refund application process on monthly basis.
• In collaboration with SSRMs, She/he will review, implement and monitor their respective procurement plans.

Finance:

•       He/She will work closely with SSRMs to develop an annual implementation and operations budget for the respective Region Acceleration Strategy (RAS) team.
•         Closely collaborating with SSRMs, the senior and Finance Administration Manager will monitor Program expenditures including regular/timely review of the expenditure versus actual (BVA), and share on monthly basis.
•         Monitoring disbursement of funds and receiving the status of cashbook balance on daily basis to avoid running out of funds
•         Prepare Monthly Financial Reports for submission to the Country Office in a timely manner. 
•         Ensuring timely payment requests are sent to Dar office for all training/meetings participants and full accountability of the payments either done through Money wallet payment
•         Reviewing and approving expenses reports/Liquidations to ensure adequate documentation, allowable and allocable
•         Regular review of the cash register and carry out surprise petty cash count
•         Approving petty cash Vouchers
•         Perform Bank Reconciliation for Project Office.
•         Maintains Project Office Travel Advance Register.
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•         Ensures all Finance policies and procedures are properly adhered to.

Sub-grant management facilitation

In collaboration and consultation with SSRMs, he/she will execute the following functions:

•         Provide administrative support to Grant officers in managing sub-awards portfolios. 
•         Work with the technical advisors in making sure sub grant work plan are also included in the project office plans
•         Provide administrative support to manage the cash flow of the sub-recipients
•         Work with technical advisors to manage compliance of rules and regulations of sub-award, and to immediately report on any potential risk, fraud, and noncompliance within the portfolio of the project office.

Other Duties:

•       Assesses operational policies and procedures on an ongoing basis to identify and propose new policies or changes as needed, in addition to monitoring the implementation of existing operational policies to ensure they are being properly adhered to.
•           Ad hoc reports and provision of information as needed.
•       Coordinate on maintaining all operational documents and electronic files to ensure they are complete and well-organized.
•         Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Finance & Administration Director 
•       Managing Compliance and risk management at the project office
•       Enhance the performance of Quality output to your assigned duties
•       Enhancing customer engagement and relationship management
•         Mentoring and training project office finance staff in various finance functions like budgeting, preparing reports, monitoring expenditure etc. in the aim of capacity building 

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Field
• 5-7 year previous experience as Finance Manager or equivalent
• CPA required.
• Previous experience managing and coordinating activities of Finance staff and supporting activities Field Office personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with EGPAF HQ Finance Staff, USAID and other USG government officials, other donors, the Government of Tanzania, fellow staff members and the general public.
• Ability to lead and work in a team.
• Excellent IT skills (e-mail, Internet, Word, Excel, etc.).

Bonus points if you have:

• Strong English and Kiswahili language skills, both written and verbal.
• Practical knowledge of United States Government rules, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team
• Excellent analytical skills.
• High Integrity
• Energetic, independent, self-motivated personality.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS, and we are making an impact.   We are a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood. For more than 30 years, EGPAF has been a leader in meeting urgent needs in pediatric HIV and AIDS in the world’s most affected regions. We carry out our values of passion, innovation, teamwork, leadership, integrity, excellence and equity every day, while maximizing our impact in the communities we serve .  Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation!

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) began supporting HIV and AIDS programming in Tanzania in 2003 and established a country office in 2004. Ever since, in close collaboration and partnership with the Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children and Presidents Office Regional Administration and Local Government, EGPAF expanded scope to supporting quality comprehensive and integrated HIV, GBV, TB and Family planning services in the supported regions. Recently, EGPAF in collaboration with consortium partners Amref Health Tanzania, Engender Health, D-tree International and Matchboxology won the U.S. Agency for International Development

(USAID)/Tanzania Afya Yangu Northern is designed around client – centred approaches to address gaps in HIV, TB and Family Planning (FP) service delivery, while continuously building and transferring the capacity of local stakeholders for sustainable and country- led ownership. USAID Afya Yangu Northern will focus on intensely on direct service delivery across all regions in early project years, ensuring that gaps to epidemic control are identified, and tailored solutions are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations

As a global, multinational and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. The Foundation is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B).

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact  fraud@pedaids.org

HOW TO APPLY

EGPAF is an equal opportunities employer and the position is open to all. Qualified candidates should submit a CV, cover letter and relevant certificates explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the position and references to EGPAF.