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Finance Officer

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

Level 3 the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people
either frequently e.g. once a week or more or intensively e.g. four days in
one month or more or overnight because they work country programs; or are
visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing
the police checking/vetting process staff.

As part of these responsibilities the post holder will promote a culture of
keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children by our own
staff and/or as a result of how we do our work is identified and addressed on
an ongoing basis. The post holder should report and respond to interventions
as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child
Safeguarding Policy.

ROLE PURPOSE

Under direct supervision of Field Office In-charge, the Finance Officer is
expected to perform financial duties around accounting cycle and internal
control environment, including; to ensure accuracy of accounting records &
system, adherence of organizational policies & procedures and to ensure
compliance of statutory obligations.

S/he is expected to ensure that financial regulations and controls are in
place at all times and all the financial transactions are administered,
recorded and reported in accordance with both Save the Children and donor
policies and procedures. The post holder will ensure that financial record
keeping is accurate and meet the required standard.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Save the Children has been operational in Tanzania since 1986 providing
support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes
delivered in support of GoT priorities and policies both directly and through
local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights
governance, education, health & nutrition, HIV/TB and emergency response. In
2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined
programmes of SCUK, SCUS, SC Sweden to create a single operation in Tanzania.

Save the Children has recently secured USAID funding for Multi-sectoral
Nutrition Activity in Tanzania “Lishe Endelevu” to be implemented in Dodoma,
Morogoro, Iringa, and Rukwa. The Finance Officer will be based in the field
office directly supporting Lishe Endelevu program activities.

Reports to Field Office In-charge i.e. Project Area Manager

Dimensions with dotted line to Finance and Grants Specialist – Dodoma

Number of direct reports None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Finance Governance/Compliance

The position holder will ensure that all accounting transactions are recorded
in Agresso in compliance with

Save the Children policies and procedures as well as Scheme of Delegation
USAID donor’s policies and procedures and
Statutory obligations relevant TAX and VAT laws, compliance with GAAP

The post holder will ensure that each accounting transaction have a proper
audit trail and supporting documents. The post holder will also ensure that
the supporting documents are secured and archived in a retrievable manner
S/he will ensure Scanning of payment vouchers for uploading them in Agresso
/shared folder
The post holder will be the focal point for all internal and external audits
at field level from accounting side and will ensure that all audit queries are
addressed timely and in an appropriate manner.

Cash Flow Management & Projections

S/he will work with budget holders to estimate funds request on a timely basis
to ensure resources are in place for carrying out project activities
In consultation with Area Manager, s/he will ensure preparation and submission
of cash flow requirements for the field office
S/he will ensure that sufficient but not excessive funds are available for
carrying out project activities in the field office
S/he will ensure all payments to suppliers are made in a timely and accurate
manner following organizational policies
The post holder will manage and control cash in hand for field office
including ensuring weekly and monthly cash reconciliation and daily cash
counts.
The post holder will also ensure proper management of field office bank
account, ensure that bank mandate is followed and signatories list is up to
date for field office. The post holder will also support Finance & Grants
Specialist for bank reconciliations on monthly basis
S/he will keep oversight of cash & bank balance and will ensure field office
maintains its KPI for cash balances at the end of each month

Online Mobile Payments

Makes sure Events and workshop Mobile payments are planned properly for cash
flow purpose and during the events documentation are collected and initiated
for timely payments.
Coordinate with program team on Mobile Bulk payments, get their activity
schedule and likely payments coming week/month for timely support.
Guide program team on the expected compliance documents for payments.
Prepare Excel based required Mobile Payment information, get complete
supporting documentation and share approved payment documents to Dar Office
for payment.
Coordinate with Dar Office Colleagues for payment and subsequent status.
Keep up to date tracking sheet for all payment submitted to Dar Office.

General Accounting

Ensure all transactions field offices are recorded accurately from all aspects
in Agresso and system is up to date for postings on weekly basis. This may
require submission of Agresso GLACOS for review of Finance & Grants Specialist
before posting
Follow-up on pending advance /receivable balances from staff member and ensure
compliance of SCI policy is adhered at all levels. S/he will prepare a list of
outstanding floats for Area Manager on a weekly basis and follow up to ensure
retirement of all floats as per policy
The post holder will ensure accuracy of posting in accordance Save the
Children Cost Allocation Methodology and Premises Guidelines
S/he will ensure field office KPIs for recording and posting are met according
to set benchmarks i.e. weekly basis

Budget vs Actual Report

Assist Budget Holders for periodic forecast and ensure that the budget holders
understand forecast process and their budget forecast is aligned with the
activities plan
Assist Area Manager for Budget vs. Actual review and facilitate BVA review
meetings on monthly basis with program teams
Ensure that action points from those meeting are followed and corrections are
accounted for in the system

Others

The post holder will ensure that an up to date assets register is maintained
by supply chain team
The post holder will assist Finance and Grants Specialist for stock counts and
reconciliations on periodic basis
S/he will assist the Programme Manager and Finance & Grants Specialist of any
operational challenges or discrepancies relating to the financial management
of the programme in a timely manner.
In consultation with Finance & Grants Specialist and Head of Awards, support
program teams on grants compliance matters and other donor /USAID rules and
regulations
Represent the Finance Department on the Procurement Committee, in opening and
evaluation of procurement bids
Ensure SCI’s policies on Fraud and Dishonesty are followed in daily routines,
and complied at all level in accounting cycle.
Ensure induction training for all staff on matters associated with finance &
compliance, and periodic refresher training at field office level

BEHAVIOURS Values in Practice

Accountability

holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,
achieving and role modelling Save the Children values;
holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities –
giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the
necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate
consequences when results are not achieved;

Ambition

sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes
responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to
do the same;
widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and
motivates others
future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale;

Collaboration

builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues,
Members and external partners and supporters;
values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength;

approachable, good listener, easy to talk to;

Creativity

develops and encourages new and innovative solutions;
willing to take disciplined risks;

Integrity

honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of
integrity;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Bachelor Degree/ Diploma in Accounting/Finance.
Master Degree/ ACCA /CPA is highly desirable and will have a value added for
application
At least 4 years accounting and administration experience preferably in NGO
Sector
Knowledge of computerized accounting application is must requirement with
strong analytical skills in spreadsheets
Demonstrated good skills and experience in managing financial, office
administration and logistics systems
Attention to detail and accuracy, strict adherence to organizational policies,
procedures and internal control systems.
Excellent inter-personal communication skills and strong analytical approach
and attention to detail. Fluency in written and oral English communication
skills is a requirement.
Ability to support, work with and interpret financial reports to staff with
limited financial skills.
Commitment to, and understanding of, Save the Children’s Vision, Mission,
values, principals, and the Child Protection Policy

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the
role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within
reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI
Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures;

Child Safeguarding

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes
rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of
children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI
anti-harassment policy

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI
Health and Safety policies and procedures.



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Closing Date 6th January, 2021.



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