Finance Coordinator-Rukwa

Company Industry: NGO Job Level: Mid Level Work Type: Full Time Highest Qualification: Bachelor Years of Experience: 3 years Location: Other District Other Location Description Dimensions of Role: -The post holder will directly reports to Project Finance Manager -Works in collaboration with Program staff at Sumbawanga and Nkasi, and other implementing partners. -Provide coordination and support program implementation to the Program Director and the community in the financial matters. -Responsible for managing administration and management support PO as required. Key End Results of Position: Cash and budget management • Prepare Weekly and monthly Project cash forecasts in a realistic manner • Review Cash Disbursement vouchers • Monitor proper use of petty cash fund • Review purchase requisitions and orders. • Review payment packages for budget availability and correct coding. • Monitor budget versus expenditure. • Maintain adequate cash level and monitor the Target balance • Ensure timely processing and disbursement of payments to legitimate suppliers. • Prepare work plan and budget for the program unit and make sure that all expenditures are according to work plan and budget. Financial reporting • Manage general ledger accounting system • Prepare monthly Financial statements incl. Bank reconciliation, staff and community advances and reconcile these statements and records with General Ledger • Reconcile Accounting software reports with program Reports • Monitor the advances register and Partner advances • Ensure Accountability in Preparation,review,consolidation and submission of correct and complete Program unit Financial reports on time • Prepare and coordinate audit activities at the PU and ensure the availability of any audit document needed. • Participate in year end process and prepare year end reports • Ensure the accountants are properly trained in all accounts aspects related to the community managed projects and field operations within the PU Internal Financial Controls enhancement • Ensure adherence to financial controls, processes and procedures. • Follow up finance-related audit actions • Participate in Quarterly physical asset and inventory verifications Field Support Visit • Training of communities in financial and record maintenance as and when required. • Verification of direct benefits distribution to communities Dealing with Problems: -Working in partnership with different organisation culture and ensure Program results are achieved timely without compromising with quality -Managing donor grants with strict reporting deadlines -Working effectively in multiple communities and environment -Operating in remote and with vulnerable communities -Promotes innovation and learning -Communicates clearly and effectively -Appreciation of child rights and Gender Communications and Working Relationships: Internal – High level of relationship -Direct report to Project Finance Manager -Direct contact with Program unit Manager -Interacts with Community Development Facilitators and Finance staff at Country office level External - High level of relationship Implementing Partners Head of departments - Local government authorities Community resource people including various village level committees Children during field visits Medium level of relationship -Contacts with donors during donor visits -NO representatives during PU visits Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives: Knowledge -In-depth knowledge of the Finance and accounting preferably in Non profit making organisation -A degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification -CPA will be an added advantage. Skills -Analytical and problem solving skills To manage the corporate financial information system and ensuring compliance and internal controls are adhered . To apply for this job, please go to the following website: https://www.brightermonday.co.tz/job/finance-coordinator-rukwa-0gq6kj

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