Overview
The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) was established in 1996 as a company limited by guarantee without share capital. DSE changed to a company limited by shares and was self-listed in July 2016.
The principal activity of the DSE is, among others, to provide a platform for trading, settlement, and depository of listed securities and facilitate companies to raise capital via the issuance of shares and bonds.
In order to enhance its governance and operational efficiency, DSE is looking for ambitious and motivated candidates with integrity and experience to fill the Position of Finance Manager:
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Job Purpose:
Assist the CFO by taking responsibility for the financial health of the DSE by developing and recommending strategies based on financial research to guide senior management in making sound business decisions.
Key Duties:
Key Result Area (KRA-1): Management Accounting
- Responsible for accounting and control of DSE books of accounts.
- Prepare (in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) principles) periodical and annual accounts of the DSE.
- Assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in planning, controlling and coordinating financial activities of the DSE,
- Formulate and administer the DSE policies and procedures for control of staff travel imprest and loan accounts.
- Prepare and update guidelines on accounting policies and procedures for staff references.
- Ensure that all payments and disbursements are made in accordance with DSE Financial Regulations.
Key Result Area (KRA-2): Financial Reviews and Reports
- Assist with creating internal management reporting.
- Generate reports from the accounting software in use for the preparation of financial reports to Management and the Board.
- Review all posted and approved financial transactions in the accounting software to ensure expenses are allocated appropriately to their budget categories.
- Assist in reviewing/developing and managing the implementation of financial policies and procedures taking into account Government regulations, and guidelines.
- Assist with creating financial statements (balance sheet, income statement).
- Review procurement documents for payment approval.
- Assist CFO in overseeing the management of leases, contracts, and other financial commitment.
Minimum Education Qualifications:
A holder of Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.
Certified Public Accountant – CPA (T) or equivalent qualification.
Required Professional Qualifications
Must be registered with NBAA as Approved Accountant Securities Markets Certification will be an added advantage.
Relevant Work Experience
Minimum of five years, three of which should be at managerial level in a reputable institution.
Required Skills & Competencies
Analytical Skills: IT Knowledge Management, Financial Management, Systems Understanding and Processing, Finance and Administration Skills: Financial Planning, Regulations and Compliance, Risk Management and Financial Markets.
Remuneration:
Competitive remuneration package will be offered as per the DSE pay scales.
Mode of Application
All interested candidates are required to apply by attaching to their application: current curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic certificates, full addresses including contact phone number, email address and two reference letters from referees who can testify to the applicant academic abilities, working experience and character.
Applications should be sent:
Chief Executive Officer,
Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC 14th Floor, Golden Jubilee Towers, Ohio Street
P. 0. Box 70081
DAR ES SALAAM
Deadline for applications is on 7th September, 2018
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
