Position Summary
The Finance & Administration Officer is responsible for supporting both financial and administrative functions of FHI Tanzania. This includes managing day-to-day financial transactions, monitoring budgets and grants, ensuring compliance with local tax laws, donor requirements, and internal financial controls, and providing essential administrative support such as procurement and office logistics. The officer will collaborate closely with the Designated Supervisor and program teams to ensure effective resource stewardship, strong accountability, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping and filing of financial records and supporting documents
- Prepare and process payroll, statutory deductions, and oversee petty cash
- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
- Support preparation of budgets, financial reports, and internal summaries
- Ensure statutory compliance, including documentation for relevant filings
- Manage procurement processes, including quotations, purchase documentation, vendor records, and asset registers
- Support office administration, logistics, and general operational tasks
- 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 related field (professional certification is an advantage)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in finance/admin roles (INGO/development sector experience preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience with QuickBooks is an 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 against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). All staff are expected to uphold safeguarding standards and organizational codes of conduct.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the Google Form link below:
Application Link: Here
Please provide the following documents in PDF format:
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
- Highest educational certificate
- Recommendation letters (professional and faith leader references)
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who respect our Christian identity and are comfortable working in a faith-informed environment.
