Finance and Investment Officer – Tanzania Revenue Workers Union (TAREWU)

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Reference number: TAREWU/HQ/RECR/2026/01 Date: 12th October 2026

About TAREWU

The Tanzania Revenue Workers Union (TAREWU) is the trade union of employees in the revenue collection sector. It was registered in 2019 under the Employment and Labour Relations Act, Cap. 366 (R.E. 2019).

TAREWU protects the rights and promotes the interests of its members across Tanzania. Under its Second Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030, the union is expanding its welfare services, its training and digital platforms, and its investments, and is building a modern, professional Secretariat to deliver them.

TAREWU invites applications from qualified, dynamic and self-motivated Tanzanians to fill the following vacant post at its Headquarters in Dar es Salaam:

Position details

• Post: Finance and Investment Officer

• Department: Finance and Investment Department

• Post type: Substantive post

• Reports to: Head of Finance and Investment

• Salary scale: TSS 9

• Duty station: TAREWU HQ, Dar es Salaam

• Number of posts: One (1)

Terms of employment

Fixed-term contract of three (3) years], with an attractive remuneration package in accordance with the TAREWU Salary Scale (TSS) and the Staff Regulations.

Job purpose

To keep TAREWU’s books of accounts accurate and up to date, safeguard members’ subscriptions, and help grow the union’s investments so that it becomes financially independent, in line with Strategic Objective C of the Strategic Plan 2026–2030.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Processes receipts, payment vouchers, petty cash and bank transactions in line with the TAREWU Financial Regulations.

2. Records members’ subscriptions and agency fees, and reconciles them monthly with the employer’s payroll deduction schedules.

3. Prepares bank reconciliation statements and maintains the fixed asset register.

4. Prepares the monthly own-source revenue report and the quarterly budget execution report.

5. Supports the preparation of the annual budget and the annual financial statements under IFRS, and coordinates audit requests.

6. Monitors TAREWU’s Treasury Bond and collective investment holdings, coupon receipts and maturity dates, and prepares investment performance reports.

7. Researches investment opportunities and supports business cases for income-generating projects and the self-insurance scheme.

8. Ensures that statutory deductions are deducted and remitted on time, and that returns are filed.

9. Supports the delivery of financial literacy programmes for members.

10. Performs any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Economics or a related field from a recognised institution.

• A professional accountancy qualification (CPA(T), ACCA or equivalent) with registration by NBAA.

• At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in accounting, finance or investment work will be an added advantage.

• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Key attributes

• High integrity and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.

• Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

General conditions for applicants

1. Applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.

2. The applicant must be 45 years of age or below at the time of application.

3. Applicants must attach an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) with reliable contact details (postal address, email and telephone), and the names and contacts of three (3) reliable referees.

4. Applicants must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts, Form IV and Form VI certificates (where applicable), and a birth certificate. Driver applicants must also attach a copy of their driving licence and Trade Test certificate.

5. Statements of results, provisional results, testimonials and partial transcripts will not be accepted.

6. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) or the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET), as appropriate.

7. Applicants must indicate clearly the post applied for. A separate application must be submitted for each post.

8. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

9. Presenting forged certificates or false information will lead to disqualification and legal action.

10. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

11. TAREWU is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline

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