SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Finance Officer for the CDC-funded Tohara Plus Project in Kagera works closely with the Senior Finance Officer to manage the IntraHealth/Tohara Plus Project finance including project budgeting, financial monitoring and periodic financial reporting. S/he ensures that all the financial activities are carried out in compliance with US, IntraHealth policies and Tanzanian government laws and regulations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Daily update and posting of accounting transactions in the existing accounting software.
• Verification of completeness and accuracy of various accounts transactions.
• Timely preparation of payments to vendors and related third parties with the relevant approvals from Program Manager.
• Monitoring of project travel advances and their reimbursements.
• Proper management of staff advances accounts.
• Provide adequate management over petty cash.
• Responsible for collection of money owed to the project by any debtor.
• With the Finance Manager, develop and coordinate the budgeting process for the Tohara Plus Project.
• Budget control and management: a monthly analysis of project expenditures to determine the project’s burn rate.
• Monitor the financial holding requirements of the Tohara Plus Project to ensure adequate availability of cash to meet the programmed obligations and commitments.
• Monitor internal control systems at the project office.
• Help interpret the Financial Policies and Procedures manual for field office staff.
• Advice management on timely foreign to local currency transfers.
• Follow up on bank transactions.
• Ensure proper filing of accounts/finance documents.
• Prepare monthly financial reports in a timely manner.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor 

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS    

• Bachelor degree in Accountancy/Financial Management or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy
• Minimum of 3 years of experience for BA Degree or 5 years of experience for Diploma working in financial management, Administration, and Human Resources;
• Certification with local accounting professional board;

• Extensive knowledge of USG regulations and Tanzanian laws and regulations;
• Experience working with donor funded international organizations and donors in Tanzania;
• Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain accounting and financial management systems;
• Demonstrated experience with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review budgets;
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentiality;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, and the ability to interact with a variety of technical, clinical and other specialists;
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, and proficiency using online financial systems and databases; experience with an international auditing firm a plus;
• Oral and written proficiency in English and Kiswahili required. 

Competencies

• Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within your role that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth's success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across Divisions, Departments/Country Offices in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Effective Oral and Written Communication: Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Service Excellence: Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.