Job Opening: Finance & Admin Officer – FHI Tanzania

• Organization: FHI Tanzania
• Position: Finance and Admin Officer
• Location: Arusha
• Application Deadline: 16/April/2026 18:00 (EAT)

About FHI Tanzania & Position Summary

FHI (Food for the Hungry International) Tanzania is a newly established international NGO dedicated to holistic community transformation. As the Tanzania affiliate of KFHI (Korea Food for the Hungry International), we work alongside local communities to promote sustainable development and child-focused community transformation. Our identity and organizational culture are guided by Christian values. We serve all people with dignity and respect regardless of faith or background.

Guided by our core values of Faith, Empowerment, and Recovery, the Finance & Admin Officer plays a key role in supporting both financial and administrative functions of FHI Tanzania. This includes managing day-to-day financial transactions, grant and budget monitoring, and ensuring compliance with local tax laws, donor requirements, and internal financial controls. The role also provides essential administrative support including procurement processing, office logistics coordination, and HR documentation support. The officer will work closely with the Designated Supervisor and program teams to ensure effective stewardship of resources, strong accountability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and proper filing of financial records and supporting documents
• Prepare and process payroll, statutory deductions, and oversee petty cash management
• Perform bank reconciliations, manage petty cash, and monitor cash flow
• Support preparation of budgets, financial reports, and internal financial summaries
• Support statutory compliance tasks (as applicable), including documentation for relevant filings
• Manage procurement administration: quotation comparisons, purchase documentation, vendor records, and asset register support
• Support office administration, logistics coordination, and general operational tasks as assigned
• Ensure adherence to Tanzanian tax regulations and FHI financial policies
• Liaise with banks, auditors, and donors on financial matters
• Train staff on financial procedures and promote accountability and transparency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (professional certification is an advantage)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance/admin roles (INGO/development sector experience is an advantage)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (budget tracking and reporting)
• Experience with QuickBooks is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with Tanzanian statutory compliance
• CPA or ACCA qualification is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Working proficiency in English and Swahili

Safeguarding

FHI Tanzania is committed to safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). All staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and organisational codes of conduct.