101 Kinondoni Road
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CARE Senior Career Opportunity – DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
CARE Tanzania seeks to recruit a qualified Tanzanian national for the position of Director of Financebased in Dar es Salaam
JOB SUMMARY
The primary function of the Director of Finance position is to develop, coordinate and administer the Country Office (CO) plans for proper recording, documentation, control, monitoring and reporting of financial operations as well as overall compliance with donor rules & regulations at the CO level. The Director of Finance is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations at the CO level. He/she plans, organizes, directs, and is responsible for providing quality financial services including financial and risk analysis to all projects, units and staff in the CO. He/she works closely with the CD and senior management to ensure that a partnership is developed between Finance, Program and Administration.
He/she is an integral member of the CO Senior Management Team.
The Director of Finance profile includes: very strong accounting and finance knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to work effectively under time pressure, very strong business partnering skills with ability to influence CO senior staff, team player, proactive individual with ability to offer structured guidance, ability to ensure that the right priorities are set for the CO finance team, proven experience of training finance and non-finance staff, proficiency in English and Excel
KEY FUNCTION
Based in Dar es salaam Head Office and reporting to the Country Director or desgnate, the Director of Finance is responsible for: Staff management, Controllership, Accounts Payable Treasury & cash functions, Budget & fotrecasting, Financial reports & quality review, & is a member of the senior management team.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Certified Public Accountant, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
At least 3 years as a controller or equivalent experience; 5-10 year experience in not- for –profit financial, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grant/contract management, and business management in developing countries; Demonstrated experience with financial troubleshooting and audit
COMPETENCIES
Coaching; communicating with impact; Facilitating Change; Initiating Action; Managing Performance for success; Negotiation; Operational Decision Making; Planning and Organizing.
CARE Tanzania has competitive benefit schemes that would favor women during maternity period including 100% travel support to baby sitters
Application Instructions:
- A covering letter summarizing the reasons for applying for the post; and curriculum vitae (CV)ONLY (don't attach certificates)
- Applications should be sent by email to The Human Resources Manager HRM@co.care.org. Copies may be posted or sent to 101 Kinondoni Road, CARE International in Tanzania, Box 10242,Dar es Salaam.
- Applications must be received by CARE by Thursday January 31, 2013
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