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Finance and Administration Manager

Savannas Forever Tanzania ( SFTZ )
📍 ArushaCDI🗓️ 8 days ago

Job Description

Arusha
CDI

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Savannas Forever Tanzania (SFTZ) is a Tanzanian charitable non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Arusha founded in 2006. SFTZ uses research to measure the impact of development projects to connect rural communities with stakeholders. SFTZ is currently working with pastoralist communities to help restore degraded rangelands, adapt to climate change, and build a restoration-based economy. Job Summary The Finance & Administration Manager has the overall responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely financial and administrative support services for the program team, including supervision of finance and administration staff. Essential Functions – Budgeting: Develop budgets for various donors, monitor project budgets and expenditures against donor requirements, and ensure timely reporting. – Compliance: Ensure statutory compliance (tax returns, NSSF, WCF) and adherence to internal/donor policies and local laws. – Accounting: Coordinate payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general accounting, month-end closing, and annual audits. – HR/Admin: Manage recruitment, ensure staff contracts and training (including safeguarding policies), manage leave cycles, and maintain confidentiality of data. – Capacity Building: Coach national staff and partner organizations in financial management, procurement, and logistics. Requirements – Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance (Master’s preferred). – Experience: At least 10 years managing financial/administrative aspects of donor-funded assistance programs. – Certification: Public Certified Accountant [CPA (T)], registered by NBAA. – Skills: Knowledge of USAID rules/regulations, team supervision, sub-grant management, fluency in Kiswahili and English, and broad understanding of national laws/policies. Job Summary The Finance & Administration Manager is expected to drive best practices in finance, grant management, administration, and human resources to maximize efficiency and growth within SFTZ. Responsibilities – Financial Management: Perform financial planning, budgeting, control, and asset management. Prepare monthly income/expenditure reports and cash flow analyses. Collaborate on business strategies and grant proposals. Manage relationships with fiscal sponsors and handle sub-grants. – Office Management: Develop administrative procedures, organize board meetings, track legal/grant progress, and manage office

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