Finance and Administration Officer (Re-advertised) at UMATI

Application Deadline: 18 Nov 2015

Finance and Administration Officer (Re-advertised) POSITION DESCRIPTION:

From Mwananchi,04th Nov 2105

UMATI, a member of International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), is a leading non-profit Association providing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Information and services including Family Planning and HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. .
UMATI has a long history of leadership in SRH program in the country including pioneering in Family planning (FP) services, SRHR programs for young people, integrated clinic and Community based service delivery approaches. Re-Accredited by IPPF in 2015, UMATI is a full member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and is governed by a well-established volunteer structure. UMA1) vision envisages a healthy Tanzanian society where all people, especially the young, are free to choose and exercise their SRHR without discrimination. To meet this vision, the mission of UMATI is dedicated to championing SRHR and provides information and services targeting the young and underserved.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer embracing the value of diversity in the workplace, UMATI wishes to recruit qualified and experienced candidate to fill in the following vacant positions;

Position: Finance and Administration Officer (Re-advertised)
Reporting to: Area/Zonal Manager
Location: Moshi

Job Purpose:

The Finance and Administrative Officer shall be responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, administrative and personnel services in compliance with the internal and' statutory financial and accounting policies and procedures. -

Responsibilities:
Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the Association finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
Ensure compliance with the internal and statutory financial and accounting policies and procedures
Ensure preparation of monthly/quarterly, half yearly and Annual reports
Ensure preparation of Projects financial reports
Assist in coordinating program events including logistic arrangements
Ensure collection and banking of the Clinic income
Administer payments for seasonal staff
Ensure regular maintenance and prompt repair of office equipment
Administer purchases of clinic consumables/expendables
Certification of bills and other claims for approval of payment
Communicate with suppliers, consultants on financial Matters including follow up on payments to creditors and from debtors
Carry out general office administration services including transport needs, staff leave roster.
Administer quality assurance of commodities.
Conduct commodities stock taking and reconciliation on monthly basis for control purposes.
To work with volunteer and staff in identifying lobbying and recruiting cooperate and Life-Members of UMATI and-utilizing
them for Association benefit _
Perform such other related duties as may be assigned

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:
A successful candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree in Finance/Commerce/Accounting. Membership in a Professional Accounting body (desired).
At least 3 years working experience in the related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes:
Knowledge of computerized accounting programs
Knowledge of administration of employee benefits
Knowledge in managing donor funds
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent computer literacy skills, including skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access databases
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Swahili
Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines
Understanding and experience of the voluntary sector
Honest and trustworthy

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested eligible candidates are invited to send their application letters enclosing their detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and contact information of three reliable referees including names, addresses, telephone/mobile numbers and email - accounts, All applications should be addressed to the address below not later than 14 days from the date of the advert;
The Executive Director,
UMATI, P.O. Box 1372
DAR-ES-SALAAM