Job Objective:
Perform functions to support Pact Tanzania in management and administration of funds set aside for
grants to other organization.
Job summary
The Finance Assistant works with the Finance team to ensure that Pact’s financial policies and procedures and those of donors are adhered to all times and Safeguarding funds set aside specifically for issuance of grants and ensuring that they are used in line with the purpose intended by donor and accurate financial records are maintained.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work as part of a team to implement Pact Sub-grants activities in accordance with worldwide Pact policies and procedures and ,ensure funds set aside for further distribution in a form of grants to other organization are used in line with the purpose intended.
• On assigned grantees/partners receive and review monthly financial reports from them against sub grantee budget, program report and deliverables as well as supporting documentation to check for allowability, allocability and reasonability.
• Conduct site visits to provide grants and financial management technical assistance and document site visits findings and issue
• Prepare liquidation report of assigned grantees after review, verification of expenses and work with grantees to resolve outstanding issues.
• Receive advance request from assigned grantees and review them for correctness vis-a vis the budget past months spending ‘and the future obligation requirements.
• Work closely with operational finance team and other staff members in the compilation of data and preparation of monthly
quarterly and annual reports
• Update and maintaining grantees files containing, contract all sub-giants documents and financial progress report.
• Carry out other Finance related duties assigned by the Senior Finance officer or Senior Finance manager.’
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting /Finance, or Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
• NBAA Intermediate Stage Module D’ or higher modules will be added advantage.
Experience
• At least one year experience working in the finance area, in particular handling of cash and making payments.
• Working experience in posting of financial data in accounting software.
• Prior experience in-working with donor funded organizations and managing a functional level in a busy environment.
Skills:
• Proficiency in standard office computer applications, PARTICULARLY EXCEL.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Experience on electronic banking ‘is an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you are the ideal person we are looking for, submit your application letter describing why you are the right candidate for this position and curriculum vitae detailing your experience with three referees to humanresourcesTZ@pactworld.org
Closing date for applications; 19th June 2015
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
SOURCE; THE GUARDIAN10TH JUNE 2015