DFID Finance Manager Vacancy

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK Government’s fight against global poverty. DFID works in partnership with national governments, other development partners, civil society and the private sector to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Tanzania is one of DFID’s largest country programmes in Africa, with an annual aid framework of £150m per annum. A significant percentage of the DFID Tanzania programme is provided as General Budget Support (GBS) to assist the Government in implementation of its National Strategy for Growth and the Reduction of Poverty (more popularly known as the MKUKUTA). This assistance is complemented by programmes to increase wealth creation, improve the provision of basic services, and build a more accountable democratic state.

We are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to be principally responsible for providing overall management and administration of DFID Tanzania’s financial work. Working across the organisation, this individual will play a pivotal role in implementing strategic objectives and

supporting senior management.

Key accountabilities will include producing and analysing financial reports, carrying out monthly balance sheet reconciliations, providing insightful forecasts and commentaries, preparing statutory financial statements, and mentoring/coaching other staff who have financial responsibilities.

The successful applicant will be a qualified accountant, and must possess the ability to work accurately to short timescales and to manage numerous stakeholders across the organisation.

Job Title	Finance Manager
Grade	B1
Team	DFID Tanzania - Corporate Services Team
Reports to
A2 Corporate Services Manager
Responsibilities
· Ensure that overall finances are planned and deployed effectively (keeping a financial overview; advising senior DFIDT management of key financial issues) · Manage corporate compliance requirements and reporting (e.g. cordinating office budget and forecasting, production of standard financial returns) · Ensure office assets inventories are accurately maintained · Maintain an overview of the application of financial controls within DFIDT (e.g. accurate records of delegated authorities, regular and spot checks of office imprest accounts, etc.) · Manage the DFIDT office imprest account · Act as a focal point of contact for DFID HQ's Finance and Corporate Performance Division and other departments as required on any financial issues · Ensure all appropriate accounts documents are recorded into DFID’s Electronic Document Record Management (EDRM) system. · Support and provide basic training and coaching on finacial matters · Lead on co-ordinating financial reporting on the administrative budget spend and forecasting · Manage the C1 Accounts Officer
Key Skills, Qualifications and Competencies The ideal candidate should possess relevant accountancy / financial management qualifications, and have strong systems and process skills
Necessary Ÿ Planning and delivery of work Ÿ Organisation awareness Ÿ Analysis and use of information Ÿ Working with others Ÿ Communication with others Desirable Ÿ Decision making Ÿ Influencing Ÿ Managing change A sound knowledge of IT, and good coaching and mentoring skills, along with a proven line mangement background, is important.
Line Management
Ÿ The B1 Finance Manager has Line Management responsibility for the C1 Accounts Officer

Compensation package

A competitive salary with annual progression plus benefits will be offered for this post. This post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Appointment will be under local terms and conditions and is subject to medical and security clearance.

How to apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please submit your application with a detailed CV, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials, names of three referees with their contacts. To be considered, your application must be sent to the address below, so as to reach us by 15.30 hrs on Friday, 08 April 2011:

Ref: DFID Finance Manager post

Attn: Human Resources Manager

DFID Tanzania

P.O. Box 9200
5^th Floor, Umoja House
Garden Ave / Mirambo St

Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

E-mail: Tanzania-recruitment@dfid.gov.uk

If you are applying for any other vacancy advertised by DFID, the British Council, or British High Commission, please state this in your application as we will be holding joint interviews for some of the posts.

Equal Opportunities

DFID is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community, and we actively encourage interest from women, ethnic minority groups and those with disabilities. Selection is on merit.

DFID operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). This means that any candidate with a disability who satisfies the minimum essential criteria for an advertised vacancy is guaranteed an interview. Please say in your application if you wish to apply under the GIS.

Interview and start date
Short-listed candidates for this vacancy will be required to attend an assessment centre comprising of a panel interview, written tests, and group exercises. The assessment centre for the Finance Manager post is provisionally scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 19^th April 2011. The planned start date for this position is 01 June 2011.