Senior Specialist-Accounting And Reporting (3 Years Contract) at CRDB Bank Tanzania

Reporting Line

FINANCE MANAGER

Location

Subsidiary

Branch

CRDB BANK FOUNDATION

Number of openings

1

Job Purpose

To support the Finance Manager in ensuring effective financial management, reporting, compliance, and accountability for the Foundation’s Community-Based Financing (CBF) programs. The role focuses on financial reporting, budget monitoring, donor fund tracking, and strengthening internal controls to support sound decision-making and financial sustainability.

Principle Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records for all CBF transactions in line with organizational policies and accounting standards.
• Process and review journal entries, ledger postings, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare periodic financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for internal and donor use.
• Prepare and track reports on utilization of donor funds in line with grant agreements and reporting requirements.
• Analyse actual versus budgeted expenditures and provide variance analysis with clear explanations.
• Support budget preparation processes by providing financial data and historical analysis.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs are charged correctly and within approved budgets.
• Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, cash, advances, and other balance sheet accounts).
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, internal policies, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reports, and responding to audit queries.
• Strengthen and adhere to internal control systems to ensure accountability and transparency.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure proper financial planning, monitoring, and reporting of CBF activities.
• Monitor financial performance of CBF projects and highlight risks or irregularities.
• Support the Finance Manager in improving financial reporting processes and systems.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in a similar role or related field.
• CPA or ACCA certification is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is a plus.
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and investment management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of donor funding requirements and financial reporting compliance.
• Ability to ensure proper documentation of expenditures for donor attribution.

CRDB Commitment

CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.

It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted.

Deadline

2026-07-14

Employment Terms

CONTRACT

Contract Duration

3 YEARS