Finance Manager for Tanzania MUM Project
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Full Job Description
The USAID-funded Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira (MUM) project in
Tanzania, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs - Tetra Tech ), is currently
accepting expressions of interest for a Finance Manager. This position
will be located in the main office in Iringa.
Position Description/Summary: Under the
supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance, the Finance
Manager is responsible for managing accounting and financial control
systems for the Tanzania MUM project offices in the Iringa office and
for ensuring that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in
place to meet generally recognized accounting standards and full
compliance with all USAID financial administration and reporting
requirements. In addition, the Finance Manager will oversee the
Finance team and work closely with Administrative Manager and
Procurement and Subcontract Manager.
Responsibilities:
* Assist the DAF
to manage all aspects of the project financial accounting system,
including managing cash flow, preparing and reconciling monthly
financial reports, and ensuring proper filing of all required
documentation.
* Responsible for reconciling bank
records and prepare monthly bank account reports; review all online
data entries for payments in online banking system, ensuring accuracy
and proper approvals.
* Review all travel
advances and expense reports as approved by Accountant; and review
accounts payable and reconcile travel advances on monthly basis and
report any exceptions.
* Review and ensure all
approved Salesforce disbursement vouchers have been correctly coded
and posted to QuickBooks.
* Responsible for
timely preparation of VAT reimbursement claims, coordinate with tax
consultant for certificate of genuineness and obtain endorsements from
US Mission and Government Institutions and submit to Tanzania Revenue
Authority.
* Review all tax exemption and
reimbursement applications for accuracy prior to submission to the
relevant authorities.
* Assist to prepare
financial reports of local expenses by category (labor,
transportation, equipment, supplies, etc.) as requested.
* Responsible for ensuring there are sufficient funds for
implementation of project activities and funds are timely.
* Review budgets for annual work plan and individual
activities on an ongoing basis and ensure cost estimates are
reasonable, allowable, accurately presented and assigned to the
correct cost type.
* Prepare annual financial
statements according to International Accounting Standards and oversee
audit processes.
* Responsible for ensuring
compliance with local laws governing statutory deductions and
remittances.
* Perform any other duties assigned by the COP, DCOP Operations and DAF.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent in finance and/or accounting, or related field of study,
and 3 years’ relevant work experience OR 8 years’ relevant work
experience.
* Demonstrated experience in similar
donor-related activities serving on a similar or equivalent
position.
* Demonstrated experience overseeing a
finance team and solving accounting and finance problems.
* Practical experience preparing VAT refund claims and
coordinating endorsements and submission of required documentation to
TRA.
* Ability to review activity budgets and
QuickBooks entries and reports.
* Fluency in
written and spoken English.
* Must be registered
with National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) as Certified
Public Accountant (CPA).
* Tactfulness, enthusiasm
for the job, Good Human Relation skills, integrity and ability to work
under pressure.
To be
considered, please submit the following:
- Cover Letter
- CV
Please ensure that only the requested documents noted
above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an
interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a
vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to
comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols,
including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are
mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and
technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of
dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work
closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and
best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most
marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is
especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand
inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff
regardless of background.
Reasonable
Accommodations
We are dedicated to
hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable
accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra
Tech’s Disability Assistance Page or contact our Global Talent
Operations team. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an
interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for
candidates.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a
global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused
delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation
rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees —
27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable
solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading
technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource
management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with
Disabilities/Veterans employer.
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