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Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established on 2005 and our efforts work towards creating environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.

Good Neighbors Tanzania is looking for individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following role;

Position: Finance Manager

Reports to: Project Manager, Technical Manager

Location: Mbozi District in Songwe Region

Contract Duration: 1 Year (Contract extension is subject to funding availability, performance or/and mutual agreement).

Under the overall authority of the Country Director (CD) of Good Neighbors Tanzania (GNTZ) and direct supervision of Technical Manager (TM), the position of Finance Manager will be responsible to oversee financial management of KOICA project, “Promote Income-generating through empowering coffee producers’ cooperatives on Climate Change Adaptation in Mbozi District, Southern Highland Tanzania”.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with KOICA project guidelines and accounting and tax laws
Recording transactions in Quickbooks, prepare and record Cash Journal required by KOICA.
Preparing monthly finance report through the required accounting package system and execution status every month.
Preparing Bank payments voucher for all approved budget requests with appropriate funding sources and project allocation.
Writing cheques for all expenditures, scanning and preparing check ledger for all bank accounts managers every month.
Prepare budget requests, review and approve the budget plan, budget requests and final spending summary.
Monthly preparation of contribution for ZSSF, NHIF and TRA Return and HESLB for staff.
Maintaining acceptable budget execution rate in relation to the GNTZ and donor requirements.
Prepare Annual/Bi-annual financial report for KOICA project and activities execution.
Prepare and supervise procurement and required administration process.
Filling the official documents in respective files.

Qualification, experiences and competencies

Bachelor’s or degree in Accounting or Finance, or a similar field of study; Logistics and Procurement skills will add advantages.
Minimum of 7 years of professional relevant experience with accounting, administration, financial analysis, and finance reporting.
Work experience in related agencies of more than 7 years
Fluency in both English and Kiswahili
Ability to prioritize and schedule work
Team supervision and excellent organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
Ability to work in an international and multi-national environment.
Proper computer skills especially MS Office Well-organized, and resourceful with good planning and problem-solving abilities.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

Ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions.
Sincerity, patience, tact and the ability to earn the trust of others
Good motivational organizational skills
Perform other duties as required Stakeholder
Relationship Management
Teamwork and working with Other
Beneficiaries Focused
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Community Development Techniques

Application Instructions:

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please Click here to apply for the position on or before 02nd January, 2024.
When applying please attach detailed curriculum vitae containing complete names and addresses (postal, email, phone), together with names and contact details of three referees (one should be current or previous employer).
All applications should be addressed to Country Director, Good Neighbors Tanzania, P.O. Box 33104, Dar es Salaam.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and email addresses.
Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview, there will be no refund for the expenses incurred.
Good Neighbors Tanzania has a zero tolerance to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested to work with GNTZ must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.