INTRODUCTION

Rafiki Social Development Organization is a development and advocacy Non-Governmental and Non-profit making. Organization working with Children, Youth, Marginalized and Vulnerable groups, families and their communities to reach their full potential by advocating for their rights and tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. The Organization was established in January 2005 and registered under the NGO Act No. 24 of 2002, issued with a registration number No.00NGO/00006336 to operate in Tanzania Mainland.

Rafiki- SDO has received funding from Jhpiego to implement SAUTI project focusing on Key and vulnerable population to roll out HIV prevention for highly vulnerable adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) ages 15-24 years.
RAFIKI -SDO is, therefore, seeking to recruit a highly qualified, experienced, motivated and dynamic individual to fill the following position as shown below:

VI: JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER -(1 POST)
OFFICE LOCATION: Shinyanga Municipal council, Tanzania
REPORTING TO: Finance and Administrative officer/Finance and Administration Manager
Duration: One year
Salary: Attractive package

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

University Degree/Diploma in Finance or Accounting.
Minimum of three years working experience in Finance or Accounting
Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations
Able to effectively communicate with senior management, third-party vendors, technical staff as well as non-finance staff
Strong capabilities in language both Kiswahili and English
Ability to use computer and accounting software and package

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in monitoring expenditure trends.
Prepares payments in accordance with financial regulations and approved budget.
Assists in maintaining non-current assets register.
Assists in preparing periodic financial reports.
Prepares payments vouchers in accordance with the laid down policies and procedures.
Keeps accounting records related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Oversee the financial operation of the organization of and ensure timely and accurate financial report and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, and ledgers.
Responsible for ensuring financial information and maintaining all financial records for projects and for the organization.
Preparing and maintain donor agreements and staff contracts
Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports and make recommendation to the organization and budget expenditure.
Obtain approvals from the director and from the donors on all procurements and purchases for the projects and for the organization.
Monitor the expenditure to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year.
Provide orientation and training to the organization staff on cost-effective management.
Ensure that all financial reporting is completed on time and submitted to donors.
Oversee the financial audits of all projects of the organization.
Provide financial inputs for proposal development, project management, human resource management policies, logistics, travel and other areas of administration.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervision.
Ensure timely preparation of financial retirement with all necessary source of evidence to be shared with Account with focus on every incurred expense during project implementation

HOW TO APPLY:

If you believe you are the ideal person we are looking for the above posts, please submit your application letter to;
RAFIKI-SDO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
P.O.BOX 2078,
SHINYANGA.

Describe why you are the right candidate for the position, curriculum vitae detailing your experience, copy of educational certificates and three (3) professional referees from the previous and current place of employment. Please send the application via Postal address.

The closing date for the applications will be Friday: 26th October 2018, 17:00 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Rafiki Social Development Organization Website