The Belgium Development Agency (BTC Tanzania) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Local Administration and Finance Officer (LAF) for the Representation office in Dar es Salaam. The position offers an open-ended contract beginning June 1st, 2010.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall supervision of the Resident Representative, the Local Administrative and Finance officer will have the following responsibilities:
o Implementing and finalizing all of the representation's administrative, financial and accounting procedures executed by BTC
o Providing administrative supervision of matters related to financial management
o Providing technical support to Technical Adviisors and the Resident Representative on all financial matters
o Monitoring of the Representation's financial planning and the budget
o Give support to projects on financial planning and budget management
o Supervising the financial management of projects and providing follow-up for project accounting process according to BTC Headquarters instructions and local regulations
o Monitoring of project finances and cash flow
o Monitoring project accounts at Representation level to guarantee their accuracy
o Ensuring consolidation, control, reporting and analysis of financial and accounting data for projects managed directly by the Representation
o Providing support and giving financial advise to the Resident Representative in his/her areas of expertise
o Training of Technical Advisors and other relevant Representative staff in financial matters
o Giving support to the representation and the projects for all that concern the audits to make them operational and obtain qualitative reports and recommendations
The extensive job architecture will be available to the shortlisted candidates.
2. QUALIFICATIONS
o A Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or Advanced Diploma in Accounting preferably a holder of CPN/ACCA
o At least five years professional experience in accounting/finance and/or administration
o At least three years expenence with financial responsibility or as the person with final responsibility for an entity's accounts
Ability to develop budgets and provide budgetary monitoring and analysis
o Knowledge of standard accounting plans
o Mastery of cost accounting
o Mastery of the most widely used computer software and computerized accounting tools
o Proven oral and written communications skills
APPLICATION MODE:
Application letters should include a complete curriculum vitae and 3 referees and addressed to:
The Resident Representative Belgian Development Agency P.O. Box 23209, Dar es Salaam.
Candidates are restricted from submitting electronic applications or to make telephone follow-up of their applications.
The deadline for submission of applications is 4.00 pm Friday April 16th, 2010
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview and NO transportation costs will be compensated
Friday, April 9, 2010
Local Administration and Finance Officer - BTC, Tanzania
