Posted 2 weeks ago

Cluster Finance & Administration Officer

WV Tanzania Tanzania, Central Zone Office/Dodoma Cluster , Tanzania
Onsite Full Time

Job description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Activity 5% Business

Requirements

Understand the cluster business requirements and apply in the day-to-day work. End Results Adherence to business requirements in the cluster Activity 20% Process all Cluster disbursements within the existing approved control system and budget, and perform weekly posting of data into Sun Systems. End Results To ensure there is segregation of duties in the payment processing chain Activity 20% Perform accounts allocation for all balance sheet items, including individual advance accounts, on a weekly basis. Payables accounts Receivable accounts. Partners accounts. Staff advances accounts. End Results To ensure we have relevant balances which are current in our accounts. Activity 15% Prepares Projects FFR with complete attachments, and ensures signed copies are filed, including Donor reports as per Donor requirements. End Results To ensure budget monitoring is achieved monthly. Activity 15% Contract Management: Will coordinate the vendors' performance evaluation exercise. Will facilitate in determining the need for a contract (i.e., for goods and services). Will ensure payment terms are adhered to, and quality deliverables is achieved. Monitor delivery of goods or services against agreed specifications, standards, deadlines & costs. Ensure timely renewals or terminations of contracts is done as per WVT policy End Results Day-to-day contract operations are managed smoothly. Activity 15% Coordinate and consolidate project funding requests in line with cash flows (ADP, PNS and Grants) for timely submission and ensure that the acceptable target low cash is maintained throughout the year. End Results To achieve sufficient cash for cluster operations. Activity 10% Coordination and support; •Provide one point of contact for all supplier queries related to invoices \ orders and direct to the appropriate offices. •Serve as focal point for AP-related issues and concerns on payments and reports. •Support in ad-hoc tasks such as office assessments, onboarding of new staff, coordination with other APs within the clusters. •Participate in capacity building of new staff in Finance and admin practices where relevant. End Results Office and staff support well-coordinated. KNOWLDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE Required Professional

Experience

Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor's degree in accountancy or related fields.

Experience

2-3 years margin-top:0cm;"> margin-top:0cm;">undefined Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: · Preferred: ACCA, CPA · Technical Skills & Abilities: · Demonstrated ability in supervision · Good planning and organizational skills · Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff-related to work environment needs · Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff Preferred Knowledge and

Qualifications

Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word & Sun-systems software. Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement Work environment: Willing to work and travel in rural areas and be based at the Cluster Office. · Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities. · Perform other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

Should have certificates of his or her professionalism and experience. Ladies are highly encouraged to apply Language

Requirements

Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Swahili KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Contact (within WV or outside WV) World Vision Central Southern Office, P, O, Box , Dodoma Reason for contact For any needed information regarding the candidate Frequency of contact Any time Contact (within WV or outside WV) World Vision Tanzania, P, O, Box 6070, Arusha. Reason for contact For any needed information regarding the candidate Frequency of contact Any time Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits. Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision? See our Frequently Asked Questions.