FAIDA MARKET LINK COMPANY LIMITED-CAREER OPPORTUNITY
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Faida Mali is a Tanzanian based non-profit organization with a mission of
empowering women and men in rural Tanzania to access markets through
capacity building of community based organizations and the implementation of
the market linkage approaches in order to increase income and create
employment opportunities in rural areas. The organization is seeking to
recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position.
The manager is responsible for realising and maintaining a healthy financial
status of Faida MaLi and an efficient and effective utilisation of
funds. Reports
to the General Manager and is part of Management Team.
Main outputs
· A sound computerised accounting, financial and budget system in
place
· A healthy, transparent and accountable finance and administration
department
· Reliable and accurate financial reports provided in time
·
Management and board informed on financial performance and advised
on areas for improvement
· HRM plan and system in place to review, appraise, motivate and
develop staff
Core tasks and responsibilities
1. To develop and manage and effective and efficient (computerised-
PASTEL) accounting, financial and budgeting system to allow adequate
(financial) management foresight by Management and Board.
· To lead Faida MaLi’s budget preparations and coordinate audit
activities, annual planning and monitor financial performance of Faida MaLi
offices/departments
· To monitor financial performance by analyzing financial statements
for the Company as a whole and indicators for its financial sustainability,
review them against its strategies, policies, and plans, provide such
analysis to the General Manager, and advise him/her on action to be taken
· To produce monthly/quarterly and annual financial and
management reports according to Company and donor requirements, and advises
Management and Board on financial and administration matters
· To carry out reconciliation of the Company’s accounting and
portfolio reports;
· To establish and maintain administrative procedures. This includes
reviewing existing procedures and giving recommendations for improvement.
· To ensure that all general administrative functions at Head Office
are carried out according to established procedures and fiscal and legal
requirements, e.g. through periodic administrative audits at District/Field
Offices against established administrative procedures, and direct
District/Field Offices to take corrective action if required.
2. To develop and manage Human Resource Management system to plan,
monitor, evaluate and motivate staff in order to improve staff performance
3. To manage the Finance and Administration department:
4. To develop strategies and policiesby contributing to strategic planning
and development of Faida MaLi policies in relation to finance and
administration.
Qualifications and experience
- A Masters degree in accounting, finance, business management, or
related field; or a Bachelors degree in one of these fields plus advanced
specialized training relevant to accounting. Should be holder of CPA (T)
qualification with a post graduate experience in the field of at least three
years.
- Computer literacy in word, spread sheets and accounting software
applications in particular should demonstrate proficiency in PASTEL
software.
- Prior working experience in NGO and private sector setting will be a
valuable advantage.
- Knowledge of issues concerning the micro and small enterprise sector.
- Sound knowledge of Tanzanian law and fiscal legislation and experience
in the field of Human Resource Managementand experiencein the field of
Human Resource Management
If you are qualified and interested, please email your CV and a single page
application letter to faida@faidamarketlink.or.tz explaining your
suitability for the job. The deadline is on 10th September 2011. Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
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