Application Deadline: 01-03-2017
Description
Position: Senior Finance Officer
Background: The International institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for a nationally recruited position of Senior Finance Officer.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a member of a world-wide network of International Agricultural Research Centers. IITA's research focuses on smallholder cropping systems in sub-Saharan Africa. IITA has a regional hub in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania which co-ordinates the work of the Institute in East Africa.
Duty Station: This is a Nationally Recruited Position and the incumbent will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Responsibilities:
Terms of Reference
• Serve as IITA Tanzania Station Finance Officer, thereby taking responsibility for the under listed tasks:
Assist in preparation of the Station's capital and operating budget
Review monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and cash
Supervise all accounts staff
Review and approve expense claims for processing
Review processed claim forms for payment
Review payment of procurement invoices for accuracy and compliance
Ensure compliance with IITA's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Finance & Accounting, and all other financial operating guidelines
Monitor outstanding travel/cash advances
Ensure all cash and cheques under custody are disbursed/or banked in accordance with the Institute's accounting policies and guidelines
Maintain all necessary accounting records .
Support scientists on monitoring units / projects operating expenses within the hub.
• Provide support to the Hub Head of Finance and Administration to streamline financial policies and procedures in all IITA EA Stations (Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya-Nairobi ILRI).
• Conduct regular checks and ensure accounts staff in all liT A EA Stations comply with financial guidelines and procedures of the Institute.
• Identify training needs, and organize in-house training, of accounting personnel and other staff (including Scientists and Administration) on accounting controls and procedures, budget monitoring, etc.
• Co-ordinate audit activities and other assurance and monitoring providers across all EA Hub Stations
Perform the role of second reviewer of FINIX (Accounting Software) transactions in all IITA EA Stations.
• Support stations in IITA EA on budget monitoring of administrative, research and cost recovery units
• Review monthly reconciliation of bank accounts in all liT A EA Stations.
Provide technical support and back stopping to all accounting staff in the liT A EA stations.
• Any other finance-related duties assigned by Director of R4D EA Hub and Director of Finance.
• This position reports to Head of Finances and Administration for EA Hub.
Required Qualifications I Experience
It requires a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. He/she must have a recognized professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICA, etc.) A previous experience with any of the big 4 audit firms will be an advantage. Previous experience in a not-for-profit organisation will be an added advantage.
General information:
The initial contract for the position is for two years; renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package
Application Instructions Background: The International institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for a nationally recruited position of Senior Finance Officer.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a member of a world-wide network of International Agricultural Research Centers. IITA's research focuses on smallholder cropping systems in sub-Saharan Africa. IITA has a regional hub in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania which co-ordinates the work of the Institute in East Africa.
Duty Station: This is a Nationally Recruited Position and the incumbent will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Responsibilities:
Terms of Reference
• Serve as IITA Tanzania Station Finance Officer, thereby taking responsibility for the under listed tasks:
Assist in preparation of the Station's capital and operating budget
Review monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and cash
Supervise all accounts staff
Review and approve expense claims for processing
Review processed claim forms for payment
Review payment of procurement invoices for accuracy and compliance
Ensure compliance with IITA's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Finance & Accounting, and all other financial operating guidelines
Monitor outstanding travel/cash advances
Ensure all cash and cheques under custody are disbursed/or banked in accordance with the Institute's accounting policies and guidelines
Maintain all necessary accounting records .
Support scientists on monitoring units / projects operating expenses within the hub.
• Provide support to the Hub Head of Finance and Administration to streamline financial policies and procedures in all IITA EA Stations (Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya-Nairobi ILRI).
• Conduct regular checks and ensure accounts staff in all liT A EA Stations comply with financial guidelines and procedures of the Institute.
• Identify training needs, and organize in-house training, of accounting personnel and other staff (including Scientists and Administration) on accounting controls and procedures, budget monitoring, etc.
• Co-ordinate audit activities and other assurance and monitoring providers across all EA Hub Stations
Perform the role of second reviewer of FINIX (Accounting Software) transactions in all IITA EA Stations.
• Support stations in IITA EA on budget monitoring of administrative, research and cost recovery units
• Review monthly reconciliation of bank accounts in all liT A EA Stations.
Provide technical support and back stopping to all accounting staff in the liT A EA stations.
• Any other finance-related duties assigned by Director of R4D EA Hub and Director of Finance.
• This position reports to Head of Finances and Administration for EA Hub.
Required Qualifications I Experience
It requires a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. He/she must have a recognized professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICA, etc.) A previous experience with any of the big 4 audit firms will be an advantage. Previous experience in a not-for-profit organisation will be an added advantage.
General information:
The initial contract for the position is for two years; renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package
Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates,
telephone number, email address, and names and addresses of two referees
should be sent to the Country Representative, IITA-Tanzania, Plot No.
25, Mwenge- Coca-Cola Road, Mikocheni Industrial Area P.O. Box 34441,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Applicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email. If sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the reference number on your application as well as on the left hand side of your envelope. Please note that any applications without the reference indicated will be automatically disqualified. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email. If sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the reference number on your application as well as on the left hand side of your envelope. Please note that any applications without the reference indicated will be automatically disqualified. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Senior Finance Officer at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
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