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Finance & Admin Officer Job Opportunity at FHI Tanzania

Non precisé
Tanzania

Job Description

Finance & Admin Officer Job Opportunity at FHI Tanzania | AJIRA YAKO

Finance & Admin Officer Job Opportunity at FHI Tanzania

Full Time

Tanzania

April 4, 2026

Finance Jobs

Job Overview

Finance & Admin Officer Job Opportunity at FHI Tanzania

Job Opening: Finance & Admin Officer

Organization: FHI Tanzania

Position: Finance and Admin Officer

Location: Arusha

Application Deadline: 16/April/2026 18:00 (EAT)

About FHI Tanzania & Position Summary

FHI (Food for the Hungry International) Tanzania is a newly established international NGO dedicated to holistic community transformation. As the Tanzania affiliate of KFHI (Korea Food for the Hungry International), we work alongside local communities to promote sustainable development and child-focused community transformation. Our identity and organizational culture are guided by Christian values. We serve all people with dignity and respect regardless of faith or background.

Guided by our core values of Faith, Empowerment, and Recovery, the Finance & Admin Officer plays a key role in supporting both financial and administrative functions of FHI Tanzania. This includes managing day-to-day financial transactions, grant and budget monitoring, and ensuring compliance with local tax laws, donor requirements, and internal financial controls. The role also provides essential administrative support including procurement processing, office logistics coordination, and HR documentation support. The officer will work closely with the Designated Supervisor and program teams to ensure effective stewardship of resources, strong accountability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate bookkeeping and proper filing of financial records and supporting documents

Prepare and process payroll, statutory deductions, and oversee petty cash management

Perform bank reconciliations, manage petty cash, and monitor cash flow

Support preparation of budgets, financial reports, and internal financial summaries

Support statutory compliance tasks (as applicable), including documentation for relevant filings

Manage procurement administration: quotation comparisons, purchase documentation, vendor records, and asset register support

Support office administration, logistics coordination, and general operational tasks as assigned

Ensure adherence to Tanzanian tax regulations and FHI financial policies

Liaise with banks, auditors, and donors on financial matters

Train staff on financial procedures and promote accountability and transparency

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (professional certification is an advantage)

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance/admin roles (INGO/development sector experience is an advantage)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (budget tracking and reporting)

Experience with QuickBooks is a strong advantage

Familiarity with Tanzanian statutory compliance

CPA or ACCA qualification is an advantage

Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Working proficiency in English and Swahili

Safeguarding

FHI Tanzania is committed to safeguarding and protection from , abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). All staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and organisational codes of conduct.

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