Post Title: Finance and Administrative Manager
Organisation:WATUMISHI HOUSING COMPANY
Location Dar Es Salaam (region), Tanzania
Job description Nature and scopeThe Finance and Administration Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she will be responsible for maintenance of books of accounts, financial reporting and matters relating to human resource and administration.
Duties and responsibilitiesi. Supervise the accounts department and monitor financial information on a daily basis;
ii. Ensure that accounting records are accurately and properly prepared and maintained;
iii. Co ordinate the budget process including production of regular budget reports and budgetary controls;
iv. Ensure formulation and implementation of an effective information systems strategy and provide appropriate information systems capability to all end users in line with the company’s business needs;
v. Advise the company on tax matters i.e. VAT, corporate tax, PAYE, withholding tax, to ensure statutory compliance and prepare the relevant monthly / annual returns;
vi. Design and implement internal financial controls;
vii. Be a liaison between, participating banks, shareholders and Watumishi / Scheme beneficiaries;
viii. Prepare bi annual and annual statutory accounts in line with accepted accounting standards and liaises with external statutory auditors;
ix. Carry out other related duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer; and
x. Manage all duties related to human resources and administrative matters.
Gender Indiferente
Education level Master
Study area i. Holder of a Masters Degree / Postgraduate qualifications in one of the following fields; Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields from recognized institutions
Candidate description Functional / technical competencies
i. Ability to interpret accounting standards and implement them within Company’s strategic plan and operations;
ii. Ability to formulate financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy;
iii. Ability to control all financial matters and transactions, including audit systems;
iv. Ability to manage Company’s policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions;
v. Ability to manage human resources and administrative matters.
Qualifications, knowledge and Experiencei. Holder of a Masters Degree / Postgraduate qualifications in one of the following fields; Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields from recognized institutions;
ii. Holder of an internationally recognized accounting qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA or ACA;
iii. Minimum of fifteen (5) years work experience at a senior position and must be registered with NBAA as an authorized certified public accountant;
iv. Leadership, motivation and people management skills;
Eligible candidates may apply for the vacancy so as to reach the undersigned on or before July 23, 2013,
Applicants are required to submit the following information:
I. A cover letter indicating your suitability for the position
II. Certified copies of academic and Professional certificates.
III. Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) showing; names, addresses and contact telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and contact information of two (2) referees.
Please note that the position is for a three (3) year renewable contract. i.e. ”contract under specified period of time”
All applications should be sent in a closed envelope to the following address:-
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD,
WATUMISHI HOUSING COMPANY,
P O BOX 7539
DAR ES SALAAM
WHCL is an equal opportunity employer and offers attractive remuneration packages and career development opportunities. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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