Application Deadline: 31-03-2017
Description
Recruitment Announcement: FINANCE MANAGER
The Milele Zanzibar Foundation (MZF) is a non-profit, non-governmental
organization founded in 2014 by a group of concerned citizens from
Zanzibar and around the world with the aim of ensuring the sustainable
development and improved quality of life of rural communities in
Zanzibar. Working with both government authorities and local
communities, the organization aims to play a contributing role in the
development of the islands in order to reduce the risk of poverty that
many continue to face, especially in rural areas. MZF’s vision is for
vibrant, resilient and sustainable rural communities in Zanzibar. MZF’s
mission is to accelerate progress in the areas of health, education and
livelihood opportunities in rural and remote areas through holistic and
sustainable development programs.
Our approach focuses on
developing and implementing community-led initiatives through a
participatory and transparent process; as well as investing in
structural improvements that relieve rural communities of development
obstacles.
The Milele Zanzibar Foundation is recruiting for a full time Finance Manager. Please review the post below:
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 & Responsibilities:
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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 Instructions
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.
