Finance Manager at Milele Zanzibar Foundation

Application deadline 2017-10-02

Location

Zanzibar

Description

Under the general direction and supervision of the Managing Director, the Finance Manager shall assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and payroll for the organization. The overall purpose of the position is to establish and maintain adequate financial and management systems as well as ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:
▪ Manages the installation and maintenance of new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls.
▪ Manages the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses and records.
▪ Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
▪ Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
▪ Manage the preparation of the organization's budget
▪ Report to management on variances from the established budget,
and the reasons for those variances
▪ Preparing reports as required by law, regulations or organization
policies
▪ Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
▪ Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and
administrative controls.
▪ Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external
financial reporting.
▪ Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the
organization

Education, Qualifications & Skills
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent business
experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience.
▪ Certified Public Account (CPA) certification is required. Master’s
Degree preferred.
▪ Strong financial management skills, including budget analysis,
follow-up, and compliance & reporting.
▪ Detail-oriented and organized, and have strong skills in math,
communication and analysis.
▪ Good written English skills, particularly report writing skills.
▪ Strong ICT skills (Quickbooks, Microsoft Office Word, Excel).
▪ Language requirements: Fluency in English & Swahili.
Desired Competencies:
▪ Demonstrates Flexibility, Adaptability and Initiative.
▪ Ownership and Accountability.
▪ Sense of Urgency in tackling problems and challenges.
▪ Result-orientation as an individual and team.
▪ Ability and willingness to learn and master new content areas.
▪ Humility, respect, and care for others

APPLICATION
Interested candidates may submit their qualifications and contact information to the following email address: info@mzfn.org with “Finance Manager” mentioned in the subject line