Job Title:
Head of Finance
Accountable to:
National Director
Accountable for:
Finance Manager / Administration Officer
Start Date:
ASAP
Location:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Salary:
Competitive
CAMFED Overview
CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) is internationally recognised as a leader in education for girls, child protection policy and practice, and as a voice for girls’ education and women’s empowerment at the highest levels. Founded in 1993, CAMFED supports young women throughout their primary and secondary school years, into economic training and further education, and onto leadership as role models, activists, and philanthropists. CAMFED Tanzania is looking to recruit a Head of Finance based in Dar es Salaam.
Job Description
As the Head of Finance, you will lead the Finance function at CAMFED Tanzania, driving strategic financial planning, management, control, and analysis. Your role will ensure the efficient and effective use and accountability of financial resources, and the smooth operation of the Finance team and systems. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a team responsible for producing management accounts.
- Generating weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports for the Executive Team.
- Providing senior management with essential information for planning, risk assessment, control, and decision-making.
- Overseeing the production of quarterly planning & compliance tools, ensuring timely implementation.
- Analyzing variances in donor grants and exploring potential solutions with management.
- Developing and managing annual budgets, donor/project budgets, forecasts, and financial planning.
- Preparing cash flow statements, income and expenditure accounts, and balance sheets.
- Ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts and maintaining up-to-date ledgers.
- Developing robust costing models for the organization.
- Providing technical financial support to other departments, including Programs, Monitoring & Evaluation, Administration, and District staff.
- Ensuring accurate and timely reports to donors.
- Planning and managing the continuous development of the finance system and procedures.
- Leading project budgets and providing financial analysis.
- Ensuring compliance with CAMFED policies, donor contracts, and financial regulations.
- Training district and partner structures in financial management and record keeping.
- Coordinating and leading internal and external audits.
- Visiting districts to build capacity among district staff and structures.
- Working with senior management to ensure risks are identified, analyzed, and mitigated on a quarterly basis.
Person Specification
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Financial Management (e.g., BCom, BAF, BA).
- Professional Qualifications: Certified Professional Accountant, Management Accountant, or equivalent (CPA, ACCA, CMA) registered with an appropriate professional governing authority.
- Advanced Qualifications: Master’s Degree preferred.
- Experience: 7+ years in a relevant field.
- Skills:
- Proven management abilities.
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Application Information
All official communication regarding job applications and interviews will be exclusively conducted through CAMFED’s official channels. These can be found on our website www.camfed.org. CAMFED will never request applicants to pay a processing fee or provide personal or financial information for recruitment purposes.
CAMFED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination, and harassment in all forms. All applicants will be subject to a comprehensive verification process, including background and reference checks, as well as verification of qualifications.
Please submit applications to recruitmenttanzania@camfed.org, including your most recent CV and Cover Letter. Use the specific title “Head of Finance” in the subject line. The vacancy will close on 9th September 2024.
