FHI 360 is seeking a Finance & Grants Officer based in Mtwara, Tanzania, to support the financial and grants management functions of the EpiC Tanzania project. The role ensures accurate financial administration, effective budget monitoring, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements throughout the grant lifecycle.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor subawardee financial and management performance in the region, working closely with EpiC technical and program staff.
- Conduct regular site visits to subawardees to check compliance, follow up on special award conditions, and provide capacity-building support and coaching.
- Review subawardee documentation (monthly invoices, timesheets, receipts, program reports) and submit it to the EpiC Tanzania head office.
- Prepare and manage the regional budget, tracking activities and expenditures against budget and workplans.
- Prepare financial reports and perform bank, balance sheet, vendor and inventory reconciliations as needed.
- Assist in developing sub-awardee budgets and provide capacity-building technical assistance to their staff.
- Coordinate with the Finance Manager on audits and help implement audit recommendations.
- Support procurement, including reviewing vendor selection analyses and ensuring adherence to procurement requirements.
- Review payments and accounting transactions for compliance with FHI 360 cost principles and correct coding; conduct compliance reviews and third-party confirmations for regional payments.
- Support national and regional-level budget development with program staff.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; CPA, ACCA or another relevant professional qualification desirable.
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in financial management and direct management of contracts/grants in an NGO environment.
- Advanced knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rules and regulations, GAAP and internal control fundamentals.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software; excellent communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Works under the general supervision of the Senior Finance Officer. Travel less than 10%-30%.
Salary range: TZS 40,000,000 - 55,000,000 annual basic salary.
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the FHI 360 careers portal by submitting an application letter, CV/resume, photocopies of certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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