MSI Tanzania: Finance Officer Recruitment

MSI Tanzania is a leading provider of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services in Tanzania, serving communities nationwide since 1989. As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, a global organization operating in 36 countries, we work closely with the Government of Tanzania to deliver high-quality, client-centered reproductive health services and information through various channels across all regions of the country. Our organization is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

MSI Tanzania is excited to announce recruitment for the following new position:

Finance Officer (1 Position)

Expected Duty Stations: Dar es Salaam

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Finance Officer will be an integral part of the finance department, supporting the overall financial management of MSI Tanzania. Key responsibilities include ensuring the production of financial statements in accordance with IPSA’s and Tanzanian regulations, preparing timely and reliable monthly management accounts, and maintaining the organization’s general ledger. The Finance Officer will also assist the Management Team in ensuring the integrity of the organization’s management information systems and provide technical support on these systems.

Among the Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibility 1: Maintenance of MSI Tanzania General Ledger

• Maintain the SUN accounting system for accurate and timely information provision.
• Prepare and submit accurate financial reports in a timely manner and in the specified format.
• Process and monitor trade receivable transactions, including posting invoices, reconciling accounts receivable ledger, resolving uncollected amounts, and monitoring aging reports.
• Process supplier invoices, including verifying and obtaining payment approval, matching purchase orders and receiving reports, and addressing exceptions.
• Process and monitor account payable disbursements, including recalculating invoices, reviewing account codes for accuracy, verifying supporting documents and data.
• Process employee retirements of imprests and expense claims, including checking supporting documentation, reconciling receipt information, reviewing for policy compliance, posting data, and issuing statements of staff debtor balances monthly.

Key Responsibility 2: Preparation of Timely and Reliable Management Reports

• Manage cash flow and reporting, including preparing weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Extract monthly performance reports for each cost center (e.g., per center/clinic, support office, outreach teams).

Key Responsibility 3: Treasury

• Manage daily bank transactions, ensuring payments are processed, proper endorsement, and cheque distribution.
• Ensure all statutory requirements are met on time, including PAYE, Pension, and Worker’s Compensation.
• Ensure all financial transactions align with MST policies and procedures, sound accounting principles, and MSI partnership standards.

Key Responsibility 4: Asset Management

• Maintain accurate records of the organization's assets and ensure proper safeguarding of all physical (including inventory) and financial assets in accordance with organizational policies.

Key Responsibility 5: Audit and Compliance

• Assist in ensuring timely and smooth external audits, including responding to auditors’ queries and implementing recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, statutory regulations, and applicable tax laws by monitoring transactions, preparing timely reports, and coordinating with relevant authorities for full compliance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• A professional qualified (or in final stages of study) accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA).
• A Bachelor of Accountancy degree or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressive experience with similar responsibilities, ideally with both NGO and private sector exposure.
• Experience with the financial management requirements of USAID, DFID, or European Commission will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in a busy, high-pressure finance department with multiple, competing deadlines.

Skills/ Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial management systems and reporting.
• Ability to perform under pressure, handle heavy workloads, and meet stringent reporting deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills.
• Computer literate with hands-on experience with Excel and computerized accounting systems; knowledge of SUN Systems is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Cross-functional team player.
• Relationship building and negotiation skills.

How to Apply:

If you meet the requirements and are motivated to join our team, please send your applications, including your curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in the post, to the address below:

Director of People and Culture
MSI Tanzania
11 Majuva Street – Mwenge
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.

Telephone: +255 22 2774991/4
VOIP: +255 768 987 780
E-mail: jobs@mst.or.tz

Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee by 19 June 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.