Position summary:
Reporting to the Commissioner of Domestic Revenue, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in provision of leadership and management of the operational services of the department. He/she shall be responsible for managing the department including developing operational plans, objectives, performance standards and feedback mechanisms for optimising revenue collection.

The key responsibilities of the position will include:
• Coordinating and managing development and implementation of operational services and budget;
• Establishing the revenue targets by tax, function, and region;
• Coordinating the accounting for revenue collection of the department;
• Establishing departmental programs and approve regional and divisional workload;
• Coordinating availability and use of allocated resources;
• Managing the development and implementation of strategies, operational policies, standards and procedures covering tax audit, compliance monitoring, collection enforcement and revenue accounting;
• Monitoring revenue collections against set target and provide recommendations;
• Monitoring performance of sections and provide day-to-day support and guidance on regional management issues and the human resources development in the department;
• Managing day-to-day administrative work such as approval of payment vouchers and signing of cheques; and
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Key qualifications, experience and competences:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognised University/Higher Learning Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Tax Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or its equivalent from a recognised University/Higher Learning Institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• A Post-graduate Diploma in Tax Management or its equivalent will be an added advantage;
• Eight (8) years’ work experience four (4) of which must be in a managerial position
• Knowledge of local and regional technical tax matters as well as tax laws;
• Excellent analytical and budgeting skills;
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop team work;
• Demonstrated ability toABOUT CAMFED

Camfed is an international non-organisation tackling poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invest in in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage, and where their empowerment is now transforming communities. We have just started implementing our new Finance Manager, reporting into the Director Finance and Operations, you will play a key role in bringing our strategic plan to life by contributing your financial expertise and knowledge in managing complex programmes. You’ll ensure careful and attentive stewardship of our financial operations, helping us to make the very best use of resources

THE ROLE
Using Financial Force accounting system and Sales Force database, the role includes, among other things
• Preparation of proposal and annual budgets and monitoring financial performance
• Maintaining and reconciling the ledgers
• Prepare monthly and quarterly, comparative financial reports
• Prepare analysis of performance against budget, KPIs
• Prepare monthly payroll input to Payroll and Pension providers
• Prepare reasoned action plans for efficiency improvements of our operations
• Manage the finance team

The ideal candidate will be degree and CPA qualified with at least five (5) years continuous senior level financial accounting experience. You will be strong technically with knowledge of accounting principles and knowledge of systems (Financial Force and/or Sales Force knowledge an advantage)

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to embark on an existing rewarding and challenging career with an international growing organisation

Applicants should clearly state their and expected salary (please note evidence of current salary is required)

Application Details
Interest candidates should submit their application with relevant supporting documents including cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining the interest and ability to this particular position; as well as curriculum vitae copies of certificates, contact telephone numbers, name, address, email and telephone contact of three professional referees to: “Director, Camfed Tanzania, P.O. Box 33835, Dar es salaam; or deliver them by hand to Camfed Tanzania offices located in Ursino Estate South, Plot No. 44 Uporoto Street near Pact Tanzania & Knight Support offices OR send via email: tanzania@camfed.org

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing date: noon 27th March 2015