Job Title:  Finance & Grants Accountant 
Reports to:  Finance Manager 
Location: Lindi, Tanzania  

Programme background  The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede development in marginalized and isolated regions.  AKF is working in Tanzania in sectors that include rural development, education, health and civil society strengthening.  The Coastal Rural Support Programme Tanzania, CRSP (T) is a multi-input area development initiative of AKF in Lindi and Mtwara regions. The programme’s overall goal is to improve the quality of life and social wellbeing of people in the two regions through sustainable interventions in agriculture and market development, access to finance, health, and education.  CRSPT is a large programme with multiple grants being implemented in various sectors of its operations. 
AKF is looking for a dynamic and skilled professional who can take on the role of Finance & Grants Accountant for the Coastal Rural Support Program Tanzania.

Position Summary 
The incumbent is expected to be the lead and provide technical support on Grants Management at CRSP (T) through financial reporting and internal control management and overseeing the daily management of all financial responsibilities and procedures for Lindi Office  


Major roles and responsibilities   
  • Generating financial analyses based on monthly financial reports and providing guidance to the Finance Manager on major grants issues that require his attention. 
  • Preparation of program financial reports in a timely and accurately manner for the finance Manager review. 
  •  Participate in the budget preparation process for the program and in the preparation of proposal for the new funding for projects at CRSP(T) 
  • Member of the procurement committee and provide technical support of all procurement issues. 
  • Periodically reviewing the balance sheet accounts and share the report with the Finance Manager to ensure that they are kept current and can be easily identified and reconciled 
  • Tracking the Employee advances regularly and following up the recovery process or management action for all employees 
  • Ensure that all accounting documents  originate from Lindi Office are properly reviewed and approved before forwarding to Mtwara for further approvals and posting in the iscala 
  •  Provide advice on budgetary control and cash flow management to all projects based in Lindi
  •  Prepare funding requests on monthly basis and submit to finance manager for review  
  •  To maintain an update file of all projects budgets  
  • To assist Equip Tanzania with activities and budget development
  •  Monitor and Administer Equip Tanzania Region funding and cash flow management 
  • Review of Petty cash for Lindi Office 
  • Any other duties that are not specifically stated above but will necessarily come within the framework of your operation shall be assigned to you from time to time by Finance Manager or Program Director.   

Qualifications required. 
  • A degree in accounting and /or CPA or equivalent professional qualification; 
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience preferably with a development agency or a non- government organization; 
  • Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial monitoring; 
  • Familiarity with an expertise in iscala would be an advantage 
  • Computer literate with ability to command excel 
  •  Excellent spoken and written English.  
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Interested applicants are requested to submit their CVs (not exceeding 3 pages), including contact details for three professional references, and a covering letter explaining why they are best suited for the particular position directly to the Human Resources Manager through email at recruit.akftz@akdn.org before the closure of the business on Monday 02nd January 2017.

  Please clearly indicate “Application for FINANCE & GRANTS ACCOUNTANT POSITION” in your email subject. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.  
AKF is an equal opportunity employer