Wildlife Conservation Society (Wcs) Tanzania Program (Wcs-Tz)
Job Summary
A dynamic, well-organized, hard-working, and committed team player to provide general finance/admin support to the WCS northern projects in Arusha
Qualification Level: Bachelor
Experience Level: Management level
Experience Length: 3 years
Job Description
Position Overview:
The primary objective of the Project Finance Manager will be to establish and oversee efficient systems for financial management for the WCS northern projects, namely the Tarangire Elephant Project and the Serengeti Cheetah Project, ensuring general compliance with WCS global rules and regulations, Tanzanian laws, and funding source (donor) requirements. The Project Finance Manager will work closely with the Project Director and country office finance/administrative staff to ensure highest standards of financial operations. Responsibilities will include financial management and accounting, generating financial reports, budget reviews, financial management of project infrastructure, institutional/ labor/tax/legal compliance, contracts/grants/subgrants execution, performing field audits, supporting grant audits, implementing financial systems, tools and policies, finance capacity building. The Project Finance Manager will report to the Project Director with dotted line report to the Country Office Senior Accountant.
Essential candidate attributes
- BSc or MSc (or equivalent degree) in finance/accounting related disciplines;
- At least 3 years working in accountancy and finance management;
- Working familiarity with donor-funded projects and its financial/admin requirements;
- Excellent communication, reporting and planning skills
- A very high level of integrity, honesty, and sense of responsibility; ability to perform duties with high level of confidentiality and discretion;
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili;
- Ability to work under pressure- independently and as part of a dynamic team;
- IT literate and familiar with various accounting software packages.
To Apply:
Applications should consist of a CV, covering letter and salary expectations. The CV should list three independent referees. Contact details for previous employers should also be provided. Applications should be sent to wcshrtanzania@wcs.org
