TAHA, an apex private sector member-based organization mandated to develop and promote horticultural value chain (flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and horticultural seeds) in Tanzania, is seeking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of Finance Manager. TAHA’s goal is to improve the growth and competitiveness of the horticultural industry in the country for social and economic gains.

Position: Finance Manager

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Supervisee: Senior Project Accountant

Duty station: Arusha, Tanzania

Position Summary

The Finance Manager will oversee the financial functions of TAHA and will provide financial leadership to ensure effective and efficient management of TAHA’s projects resources. The Finance Manager will work closely with the technical and operations teams to ensure that financial and administrative policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

Financial Management

• Develop and implement appropriate accounting principles that facilitate TAHA operations.
• These will include the execution of proper financial controls and management.
• Develop, analyze and manage TAHA budget and monitor performance against budget.
• Monitor, review and update financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor, review and update as appropriate, TAHA financial management systems to ensure timely
  and accurate recording, retrieval and reporting of all financial transactions.
• Oversee the transaction processes to ensure timely payment of vendors, suppliers, and other
  project-related expenses.
• Identify, evaluate and monitor financial risks and put in place strategies to mitigate identified
  financial risks.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with partner financial rules and regulations.
• Recommend and implement improvements in financial controls and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all Tanzanian tax and legal requirements.

Reporting

• Ensuring financial reports are accurately prepared, reviewed, approved and submitted to partners
  in accordance with signed contracts and agreements.
• Consolidate project financial reports and prepare monthly/quarterly Management accounts.
• Prepare annual institutional financial report for auditing and Board review
• Prepare and coordinate the financial audit process
• Develop and maintain appropriate systems for reporting and analysis.

Team Management

• Supervising the ground team and ensuring proper management and utilization of assets and resources.
• Compiling and monitoring departmental plans and targets and ensuring regular performance evaluation and feedback management.
• Ensuring harmony and efficiency in the team, institutionalization of sound operating system, regular capacity checks and team coaching including timely stategic adjustment as you maintain high level of professionalism and timeliness in guiding your supervisees.
• Identify skills in the team for development as well as emerging challenges and provide guidance in addressing critical team issues.
• Conviening regular management meetings to discuss financial health of the organization.

The Complexity of Role:

• Will require high level of professionalism and trustworthiness in handling sensitive financial and
  organizational information, empathic & strategic thinker.
• The position calls for strong networking
  skills, ethical behavior, confidentiality, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Needs strong analytical skills to perform spend analytics, evaluate financial data, identify trends,
  and make informed decisions.
• This includes financial forecasting, cost analysis, and identifying areas
  for improvement or cost savings.
• Must possess a deep understanding of financial analysis techniques, tools, and methodologies.
• This includes evaluating financial performance, conducting risk assessments, and managing contracts.
  

   

Qualifications and skills

Academic qualification

• Masters or Bachelor degree in Finance, accounting, Business Administration or a related field. Must be a Certified Public or Chartered Accounting qualification.

Experience

• At least nine (9) years of experience managing finance, accounts, and/related matters for development activities.
• Working knowledge and experience with-funded program management, policies, regulations and procedures

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Presentation, management, and leadership skills.
• Goal-oriented, flexible, and creative under pressure;
• Research, multimedia platforms; strong budgeting, Internet, and computer skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

The successful candidate will be remunerated according the TAHA salary scales, and in alignment with the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.

Other employment benefits will be provided as per organization’s policy.

Application Procedure

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should send their applications enclosing detailed;

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of qualification certificates
• All application should be sent through the below address;
  Human Resources and Administration Manager
  TAHA
  P.O. Box 16520,
  ARUSHA.
  Email: recruitment@taha.or.tz.
• Please note: TAHA is an equal opportunity employer that welcome all qualified candidates to apply
  for the open positions.
• TAHA is committed to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where all
  employees feel valued and respected.
• Deadline for receiving application is Monday, 10th July, 2023