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# Job Description


New Light Children Center.

NELICO is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving
lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our
staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic
Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating
a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development
challenges.

NELICO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do
not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or
seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or
mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected under applicable law.

NELICO fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive
benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that
support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a
positive difference for others — and yourself

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the jobs. It neither prescribes
nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of
employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document
at any time.

ACHIEVE Project

Adolescents and Children HIV Incidence Reduction, Empowerment, and Virus
Elimination ACHIEVE is a five-year global effort to reach and sustain HIV
epidemic control among pregnant and breastfeeding women, adolescents, infants,
and children. The project is funded by the U.S. Agency for International
Development USAID and implemented by a Pact led consortium of top global
HIV/AIDS partners, including Jhpiego, Palladium, No Means No Worldwide, and
WI– HER. These core partners are supported by a network of global and local
strategic resource partners. ACHIEVE focuses on priority PEPFAR countries
across Africa and the Caribbean. The ACHIEVE consortium works with USAID
Missions, national governments, and existing response partners to identify
gaps in HIV prevention and treatment programming among target populations.
Using best practices and expertise along with innovations, the project is
addressing critical gaps to meet country-specific epidemic control goals.

ACHIEVE is a USAID’s flagship initiative to address the needs of children,
young people, and breast-feeding women affected by HIV. This includes
supporting local organizations in serving these populations and ultimately
building their capability to receive direct U.S. government funding for
programs at scale. The project leverages the full strength of its consortia
and related private and public sector stakeholders to support countries attain
and sustain HIV epidemic control.

In Tanzania, starting in October 2021, ACHIEVE expects to receive funding from
USAID to support the Government of Tanzania Got to achieve its aim of
controlling the HIV epidemic,

with a particular focus on programs targeting orphans and vulnerable children
OVC and adolescent girls and young women, through the DREAMS Determined,
Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe program, in 54 councils
across 15 regions in Tanzania. Additionally ACHIEVE Tanzania aim to strengthen
local organizations and the national- and community- level social welfare
systems, structures, and workforce to support and sustain OVC to access HIV-
inclusive services that support their health and well-being.

ACHIEVE Tanzania program has three Strategic Objectives

To strengthen the capacity of the national and community-level social welfare
workforce, systems, and structures to ensure quality services for OVC, at-risk
AGYW, and people living with HIV PLHIV.
To build capacity of local organizations to manage and implement USAID/PEPFAR
awards as prime implementing ACHIEVE Tanzania Project will support the
transition of prime funding and implementation to capable local partners to
meet the PEPFAR goal of 70% of funding to local partners.
To deliver high quality OVC services and DREAMS interventions for AGYW 9-14
Percentage of HIV-positive OVC required and caregivers optional on ART,
active or graduated, who are served by an OVC comprehensive program who are
virally suppressed <1000 copies/ml OVCVLS
Percent of OVC households which sustain or increase their economic well-being,
as measured by the Family and Child Asset Assessment
Number of female participants in WORTH Yetu groups designed to increase access

We have Vacancies for the following positions.

Senior Finance Manager 1 Position.

Job Title Senior Finance Manager Reporting to Chief Executive Director Line
Manager Project Accountants

Working under the overall direction Senior Project Manager and under strict
monitoring by the NELICO Executive Director and in coordination and
collaboration with project technical staff, the Senior Finance Manager is to
plan, design and co-ordinate the implementation of sound accounting and
financial management and control systems and procedures for all operational
areas and to facilitate the maintenance of accurate and up to date financial
and accounting records for effective and smooth running of all ACHIEVE
implementation and decision-making under changing environmental circumstances.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties
Primary duties and responsibilities 20% of role
Ensure the monthly review of consolidated organizational budget performance
against the individual annual project budgets; forecasting expenses and
tracking the ongoing commitments against the approved cash
Advice the NELICO Head of finance department and The Senior Manager on issues,
trends, and changes in the financial operating performance and operational
delivery; proactively communicating issues that are anticipated before they
Assist in implementing yearly objectives and measurable metrics for finance
department performance both for individual team members and the unit overall
in service delivery to other units within ACHIEVE PROJECT in Tanzania and
Support the long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment
with ACHIEVE PROJECT’s strategic and project plans, especially to improve the
organizational development, increasing Finance’s contributions to
effectiveness and efficiency of theorganization by leveraging technology and
accurate
Assist the Executive Director to ensure the ACHIEVE PROJECT’s SMT are working
to the approved budgets for programs and delivery through collaborative
working
Work collaboratively across all departments, field offices and headquarters
Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Management Accounting Activities 20% of role
Assist with the review of guidelines and collation of information for budget
and monthly forecast
Produce timely and accurate monthly period-end reports and schedules for
review with Pact Tanzania as
Maintain financial records for each project or service in QuickBooks in a
manner that facilitates timely and accurate management reports at month
Support maintaining compliance with internal financial and accounting
policies, administrative procedures and local statutory

Financial accounting and reporting 20% of role
Oversee Code and post Payment Vouchers and General Journals to the accounting
system in advance of month end
Prepare timely monthly bank reconciliation statements in QuickBooks in all
Assist with the review and maintenance of the integrity of the computerized
accounting system and QuickBooks.
Assist with the maintenance of accurate financial records that are appropriate
and give the required confidence to internal and external
Support the NELICO’s Head of Finance Department in ensuring all statutory
requirements of the organization are met and tax remittance to the Tanzania
Revenue Authority TRA is done in a timely manner including filing returns to
all statutory bodies and following them to
Assist the NELICO’s Head of Finance Department in the preparation of
information forthe annual
Assist with the documentation and maintenance of complete and accurate
supporting information for all financial transactions and 100% upload of
scanned copies with proper
Maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash and ensure monthly
reconciliation and follow up is made; communicating regarding any
irrecoverable debt in a timely manner and seeking appropriate authorization
for write
Ensure that employees’ payroll and financial information is secure and stored
in compliance with current legislation and on a monthly basis
Support the NELICO’s Head of Finance Department in providing clear and timely
responses to queries from NELICO’s Finance
Ensure all compliance practices are implemented based on up-to-date
regulations

Budgets, Cash Flow Management and Controls 10% of role
Manage the annual budget process, providing guidance and support to key
program personnel and other team members where needed
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs and
program budgets and actual expenses
Develop documentation of procedures and recommendations for process
improvements
Monitor investment portfolio as appropriate and bank balance positions during
the course of the year
Interface with outside audit firms, banks, TRA,
Manage organizational cash flow forecasting exercise on monthly basis

Debtor’s management 10% of role
Generate monthly advances list from QuickBooks and follow up on outstanding
advances with the respective
Send out payment reminders for remaining cash emails, letters to staff and
follow up with telephone calls and documented communication as

Payroll preparation and administration 10% of role
Ensure that the payroll Journal is posted to QuickBooks in a timely and
accuratemanner via the payroll function from QuickBooks.
Lead on the processing and submission of statutory returns on time and P09 and
P10 returns are

Legal, security and risk management 5% of role
Assist the NELICO’s Head of Finance Department to conduct spot checks, regular
and ad-hoc, in the field offices to testthe financial
Coordinate with the auditors to complete required statutory
Conduct spot checks in the main and field offices to ensure internal controls
Identify and assess financial risks facing ACHIEVE PROJECT in Tanzania and
raise it with SMT as

Staff Management 5% of role
Ensure all project accountants have clear job descriptions, work plans and
continuousreview and support as
Provide input into the strategic objectives of the finance team and how they
can achieve their
Assist with and complete ad hoc tasks as requested
Commensurate with the post, as advised by Director of Administration and

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
Required Education Master’s degree in Finance or Business Management,
Accounting Or; Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 5 years of
relevant experience on the same
Required Certification CPA T certification completed CPA and /or ACCA
Required Work Experience Minimum 5 years’ progressive experience in
accounting and
Required Supervisory Experience Minimum 5 years’ supervision of a team of
atleast 5 people
Must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment; demonstrating
both the autonomy and collaboration skills needed to advance ACHIEVE PROJECT’s
purpose and the leadership to inspire confidence of all internal and external
stakeholders
Excellent knowledge and experience with Quick
Working knowledge of tax laws and
Strong financial analysis
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in
Strong organizational and stress management
Ability to plan and manage a complex

Remarks

NELICO is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and
ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to
become a part of the organization.

NELICO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the
aims and objectives of the NELICO, including sexual exploitation and abuse,
sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. NELICO also adheres
to strict child safeguarding Policy. All selected candidates will be expected
to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo
rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the
verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected
candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a
background check.



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Senior Finance Manager Jobs in Geita Tanzania Nelico Jobs in Geita Tanzania Senior Finance Manager Jobs in Geita at Nelico


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