Finance Officer at Masika Ventures

Company Overview

Masika Ventures is the network behind our portfolio companies. We support shared backend systems and strengthen each business by sharing best practices and expertise. Our collaborative approach helps our companies improve their operations, boost local livelihoods, and promote environmental sustainability in Tanzania.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Finance Officer. If you have a passion for numbers and attention to detail, we invite you to apply.

As an employee of our company, you will collaborate with each department to create and deploy disruptive products. Join a growing company that offers excellent benefits and opportunities to advance your career while learning alongside accomplished leaders.

This position requires both creativity and analytical thinking. You should be able to think outside the box while maintaining a rigorous approach to your work. We expect candidates to be proactive and have a "get it done" attitude. To be successful in this role, you should possess strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts payable and receivables.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the maintenance of the company's general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Help ensure compliance with local tax laws.
• Track expenses, budgets, taxes, cash flow, receipts, and other financial transactions of the company.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying and reporting any variances.
• Analyze current and historical financial data and performance to make recommendations for profit enhancement.
• Perform any other tasks related to the company's financial or operational activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent financial reporting skills.
• Highly developed communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to remain flexible, adaptable, and effectively multitask.
• Trustworthy with the ability to maintain absolute discretion at all times.
• High levels of energy and drive, with a willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance certification is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Two or more years of work experience in finance or accounting is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills.

What's Great About the Job?

• Great team of smart people in a friendly and open culture.
• No dumb managers and no unnecessary tools.
• No waste of time in enterprise processes, with real responsibilities and autonomy.
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge across various business industries.
• Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast-evolving company.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact by working through companies that create positive improvements in climate adaptation, livelihoods, and environmental conservation.
• Professional development opportunities and the chance to grow with the company.