Regional Finance Advisor at Marie Stopes Tanzania

Application Deadline: 02 Feb 2015
Regional Finance Advisor POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Job purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director (Region) the post holder is a member of IPD with dotted line reporting to the Global Financial Controller. The main purpose of this role is two-fold: to build the finance capacity of MSI Country Programmes including Partner Programmes to adequately support the delivery of their work; and secondly to support the timely management reporting and analysis of Country finance reports to MSI support programmes including the International Programmes Department (IPD).The post holder will provide support to a number of designated countries to build capacity across a range of areas including Financial Accounting & Reporting, Business Planning, Financial Management Systems, Financial Controls, Business Processes, Financial Leadership and Risk management.

Key Responsibility
• Provide capacity building and ongoing technical support to country programmes
• Support the timely and accurate delivery of country management reports, provide critical analysis for the purpose of effective management
• Business planning process, budgets& audits

Minimum requirements
• Educated to degree level or equivalent (Accounting or Business degree desirable)
• Full or part CCAB qualification;
• Business experience either in a commercial or not-for-profit environment;
• Project Analysis & Reporting experience, preferably with restricted funding experience;
• Experience in multi-currency accounting and reporting;
• Experience of finance capacity building;
• Experience reporting on and analysing family planning indicators;
• Experience of working in multicultural environment
• High level of numeracy
• Analytical approach to information gathering and distillation
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Effective communicator with high standard of written English;
• Experienced and competent user of Excel or other spreadsheet applications;
• Familiarity with Sun Accounting and Vision Reporting Tools;
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team;
• Results oriented approach to work;
• Ability to read, write and speak French Highly Desirable;
• General knowledge of development and/or reproductive health issues;
• Pro-choice with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Marie Stopes International

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mode Of Application
If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below. Please indicate the work station of your interest.

Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P.O.Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991
Email through the apply now button below
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Finance Director East and Southern Africa at Marie Stopes Tanzania

Application Deadline: 02 Feb 2015

Finance Director East and Southern Africa POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Job purpose

The Finance Director, East and Southern Africa is responsible for supporting the East and Southern Africa region to achieve sustainable growth through improved financial management and performance. The Finance Director will work closely with the Regional Director and with Finance Directors in the region.

Key Responsibility
• Ensure that ESA financial systems are fit for purpose;
• Support and advise finance directors in ESA region;
• Provide strategic analysis and advice to the Regional Director and senior management;
• People management
Minimum requirements

• Qualified accountant
• Leadership of teams – including building capacity amongst direct reports
• Working within a finance function within a commercial or social business
• Working in developing markets, particularly in Africa
• Working with donors and supporting bidding for donor grants (not essential)
• Working with colleagues in geographically separate locations
• Ability to produce, deliver and present meaningful financial analysis and recommend appropriate actions to enhance organizational performance
• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain relationships with their staff, peers and external stakeholders at a senior level
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including with people who do not have a background in finance
• SUN accounts (ideally), Vision XL and Excel skills
• Pro-choice
• Interest in public health, particularly sexual and reproductive health
• Strong results orientation
• Flexibility to operate in a changing environment

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Mode of Application
If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below. Please indicate the work station of your interest.

Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Head of Internal Audit Unit at Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DUWASA)

Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2015

Head of Internal Audit Unit POSITION DESCRIPTION:

From Daily News

Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation 'Authority (DUWASA) was established under section 3(1) of Cap. 272 of 1997 as repealed by section 60 of Water supply and
Sanitation Act No. 12 of 2009, DUWASA is charged with the overall responsibility of operations and management of water supply and sanitation services in Dodoma urban within the Municipality.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and performance driven Tanzanians, to fill in the following carrier opportunity:

Head Of Internal Audit Unit - One Post

Required Qualifications:

Holder of a Masters Degree in Accounting/Business/ Finance or any other related field plus full professional qualifications that is CPA (T)/ACCA/ACA/CIMA not less than nine years of relevant experience in a similar position in a reputable firm. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is an added advantage,
Summarized Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares audit schedules and work plans of subordinates and ensure their implementation.
Reviews operational systems, procedures, policies, controls and guidelines and recommend improvements.
Executes audit assignments as Internal Audit
Manual, reviews current audit files and work done by subordinates and prepares audit reports for each assignment.
Executes value for money audits, carries out risk assessment procedures and devise risk mitigation measures.
Follows up internal and external audits to ensure that queries are replied and ensure that recommendations are implemented in time.
Ensures that internal audit observes year end stock taking and fixed asset verification and ensures compliance to year end finalization procedures.
Ensures that internal audit quality standards are complied.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POST:
Permanent and Pensionable

AGE LIMIT: Applicants preferably be between 25 - 40 years of age.

REMUNERATIONS: The post carries attractive remunerations package subject to work professional competency, experience and qualifications.


ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST
Self starter, able to work and plan daily tasks with minimum supervision.
Effective communication skills in writing and speaking.
Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment and may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and lor holidays.
Performance orientation, strongly motivated and maintain high work standards. .
Team" player with good interpersonal and analytical skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and give feedback in a timely and professional manner.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Letter of application accompanied by a detailed CV, Photocopies of relevant academic transcripts and certificates; names and address of three referees; day contact telephone numbers and postal address should reach the under mentioned address before or on January 30th, 2015 to:
The Managing Director,
Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. Box 431,
Tel: 026 - 2324245. Fax: 026 - 2320060,
DODOMA.
E-mail:duwasatz@yahoo.com
RESULT SLIPS AND PROVISIONAL STATEMENT OF
RESULTS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.
"Qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply"

Director Of ICT And Operations at Twiga Bancorp Limited (TBCL)

Application Deadline: 06 Feb 2015

Director Of ICT And Operations POSITION DESCRIPTION:

From Mwananchi

APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Board of Directors
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive Officer

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
Holder of a Degree in Computer Science or Business Related
Subjects, Master's Degree in Business Administration or a CPA Holder.
Experience. A minimum of 5 years in Operations Management and at least 10 years of banking experience with at least 5 years of
People Management at senior level. Knowledge in Banking will be an added advantage

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Heading the Directorate of ICT and Operations
Take ownership of audit process (Audit preparations, Intra- audit & Post Audit Remediation) to ensure Audit targets set are achieved
Ensure all departments under Directorate of Operations adhere or comply with all Operations related policies and procedures through designing and implementing regular checks as part of the internal reviews and ensuring effective remediation of any gaps.
Work close with Directorate of Finance to ensure accounts classification and defined business rules are in place for each account allocated to Operations & IT.
Ensure accounts reconciliations and attestations are done and reported as per agreed frequency with Finance to avoid any risk.
Ensure NOSTRO, Central Bank, ATM/Cash & any other identified suspense accounts frequently used to process payments are closely monitored and exceptions receive utmost attention according to escalation matrix.
Ensure Operations & IT have sufficient resources including people and equipment to deliver on operational and customer commitments.
Put in place a proper capacity plan that will allow proper utilization and fair assessment of human resources available.
Manage annual planning and review of MTP, STP and
Revised Annual Forecast (RAF) budgets for the Operations &
IT including the setting ofMTP and STP Financial targets & standards and related measures and anticipated financial cost targets.
Ensure costs in Operations & IT are within the agreed budget or achieve a favourable budget variance
Ensure Treasury Operations and loan processing centres are well equipped, efficient and effective to provide desired services to the business functions
Supervise the role of Maintaining and updating the existing
Management Information Systems.
Supervise the role of Creating and maintenance of data base, system design and development.
Devise Security schemes for protection of data and information and supervising the updating of the Institution website.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by CEO

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications should include the following: Typed letter of application hand-signed by the applicant
Detailed CV
Photocopies of relevant Certificates
Two recent passport size photographs of the applicant
Name of at least two referees with complete contact details including office and residential address, postal address, fax number, telephone/ mobile telephone numbers and e-mail address and nature of relationship.

REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview

Applications should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Twiga Bancorp Limited,
P.O. Box 10119
Dar es Salaam.
Physical Address:
Twiga House, Samora Avenue, Dar es Salaam
2nd Floor, CEO's Office

Applications should reach the Chief Executive Officer on or before 6.00pm .
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted