Position Overview:

The Officer Accounting and Finance will be responsible for ensuring smooth operation of all aspects of the finance and accounting procedures, systems and processes.  The position will report directly to the Accounting and Finance Manager and will have regular interactions with all staff. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Accounting and Finance Manager to create, implement and analyze financial budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with programmatic strategies and Global Office requirements.
• Set up and maintain adequate in-country financial reporting in accordance with government regulations.
• Ensuring financial compliance in all governmental standards, requirements, and regulations.
• Prepare of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Track staff advances.
• Maintain excellent records related to bookkeeping, expenses, funds, accelerator project, that are at all times accurate, substantiated, up to date, sufficiently detailed and prepared for random spot checks by internal audit functions.
• Prepare and submit all financial reporting documents required by Global and Regional Offices in a precise and timely manner.  This includes: submitting cash needs on a monthly basis, maintaining required bank balances, processing wire transfers, completing detailed expense reports, etc.
• Maintain billing processes (accounts payable/receivable), and develop other administrative policies and procedures as needed.
• Quality assurance of all pending invoices prior to funds disbursement.
• Implement accounting guidelines and random field audits Issue staff and program related reimbursements in a timely manner and in accordance with guidelines set by headquarters and Country Director
• Conduct OFAC compliance check
• Monitor field Office accounts.
• Support Accounting and Finance Manager in capacity building activities in relation to financial management.
• Carry out banking transactions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or finance or related field (accounting, management, etc.)
• Preferred Certified Public Accountant qualification or advanced degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Preferred 3-5 years related accounting experience in Officer Position, preferably in an International Non-Governmental Organization.
• Cognizant of general financial regulations.
• Knowledgeable about the tax law.
• Strong planning, supervising, and program development skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proven track record of achieving results
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities,
• Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible
• Good reasoning abilities, Sound judgment
• Good communication skills,
• Resourceful and well organized
• Participative management style-advocate of team concept
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but be able to recognize and support the organization's preference and priorities
• Results and people oriented, but have sound judgment ability to balance other business considerations. Service-oriented but assertive/persuasive.

Location:

Dar es Salaam Tanzania.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth-month bonus, health insurance, and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Location(s)

Tanzania - Main - Dar Es Salaam

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: 

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization 
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness  
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration 
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment 

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled