Senior Finance Officer at CVPeople Tanzania | August 2024

Will serve as the organization’s lead accountant responsible for performing and/or overseeing the performance of all daily financial operations of the accounting department and the end monthly closing process. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Records or ensures recording of all regular accounting transactions including accounts payable, contracts and accounts receivable, cash disbursements, and payroll;
• Analyzes account balances and trends to ensure accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger;

• Ensures compliance with government institutions.
• Financial planning and analysis

• Acts as the initial point of contact for finance related issues to address accounting and reporting needs and concerns;
• Analyze expenditures vs budgets and recommend and prepare budget revisions as needed;
• Manage bank reconciliation;
• Prepares financial statements as directed;
• Assists in preparation of the annual budget;
• Assist with coordination of annual audit. 

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounting department
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of IFRS.
• Proven ability to accurately and completely close ledgers monthly in accordance with IFRS
• Proven ability to efficiently organize and prioritize tasks; manage time to meet deadlines successfully;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and programmatic personnel;
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and organizations with limited supervision;
• Proven ability and desire to assist in systems process improvement and refinement;
• Proficiency working with accounting software,
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (strongly preferred) or related field with equivalent experience in accounting.
• CPA (T) or equivalent professional experience is an added advantage
• advanced      computer knowledge and skills  is a MUST.