Finance Officer at MSI Tanzania

FINANCE OFFICER – DAR ES SALAAM

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, Finance Officer is a member of the finance department supporting the overall financial management of MSI Tanzania. This will include ensuring the production of financial statements for MSI Tanzania in accordance with IPSA’s and Tanzanian regulations, ensuring preparation of timely and reliable monthly management accounts and maintenance of the organisation’s general ledger. The Finance Officer will also assist MST’s Management Team in ensuring the integrity of the organisations management information systems and providing technical support on these systems.

Among the Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibility 1: Maintenance of MSI Tanzania general ledger

• Maintain SUN accounting system for provision of accurate and timely information.
• Preparing and submitting accurate financial reports on a timely basis in the specified format
• Processes and monitors trade receivable transactions including posting invoices, reconciling accounts receivable ledger, resolving uncollected amounts, and/or monitoring aging reports
• Processes supplier invoices including verifying and/or obtaining payment approval, matching purchase orders, and receiving reports, and addressing exceptions
• Processes and monitors account payable disbursements: recalculating invoices, reviewing account codes for accuracy, and verifying supporting documents and data
• Process employee retirements of imprests and expense claims, including the checking of supporting documentation, reconciling receipt information, reviewing for policy compliance, posting data, and issuing statements to staff of staff debtor balances every month

Key Responsibility 2: Preparation of timely and reliable management reports

• Cash flow management and reporting including preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts; and
• Extracting monthly performance reports for each cost centre e.g. per centre/clinic; support office; outreach teams etc.

Key Responsibility 3: Treasury

• Manage daily bank transactions. Ensure that payments are processed, proper endorsement, and distributes cheques
• Ensure that all statutory requirements are met on time i.e., PAYE, Pension and Worker’s Compensation etc:
• Ensure all financial transactions are in line with MST policies and procedures, sound accounting principles and MSI partnership standards

Key Responsibility 4: Asset Management

• Maintain accurate records of organization and ensure proper safeguarding of all physical (including inventory) and financial assets in accordance with organizational policies

Key Responsibility 5: Audit and Compliance

• Assisting in ensuring timely and smooth external audits including responding to auditors’ queries and implementation of recommendations
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, statutory regulations, and applicable tax laws by monitoring transactions, preparing timely reports, and coordinating with relevant authorities to maintain full compliance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• A professional qualified (or in final stages of study) accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)
• A Bachelor of Accountancy degree or equivalent

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ progressive experience with similar responsibilities, with ideally both NGO and private sector exposure
• Experience of financial management requirements of ONE of the following: USAID, DFID and European Commission will be an added advantage
• Experience of working in a busy, high pressure finance department with multiple, competing deadlines

Skills/Knowledge:

• Relationship building and negotiation skills
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial management systems and reporting
• Ability to perform under pressure, handle heavy workloads; and meet stringent reporting deadlines
• Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills
• Computer literate and hands-on experience with Excel and computerised Accounting Systems; knowledge of SUN Systems is desirable
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Cross-functional team player

If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including your curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in the post to the address below:

Director of People and Culture
MSI Tanzania
11 Majuva Street – Mwenge
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 2774991/4
VOIP +255 768 987 780
E-mail: [email protected]

Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee by 19 June 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.