Finance Director Job in Dar es Salaam

Career Opportunity
 
Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) is a results-orientated Social Business, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family planning, reproductive and sexual healthcare and allied services. 

MST’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to and use of family planning and other reproductive health services. 

MST is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership (MSI), which operates in over 43 countries worldwide.
 
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our highly motivated team in the following role
 
Finance Director
 
The Director of Finance (FD) is responsible for ensuring that MST has a strong, efficient, and transparent financial management system. 

S/he provides leadership and guidance to the MST finance team. 

As member of the Executive management, the Finance Director participates in setting both short term and long term strategies and development plans for MST. 

On an everyday basis the FD is advisor to the Country Director and other ET members on financial and business strategies. 

The job involves travelling within Tanzania, and internationally.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Financial Management and Reporting
  • Ensure MST has solid accounts and budgetary business plans, with strong infernal controls and reviews.
A more detailed description of the job can be obtained by contacting Peter Allmwike palimwike@mst.or.tz
 
Profile
 
Qualifications
  • A professional qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) or equivalent
  • A Bachelor of Accountancy degree or equivalent
Skills/ Knowledge
  • Excellent knowledge of financial management systems and reporting.
  • Ability to perform under pressure handles heavy workloads; and meet stringent reporting deadlines.
  • Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills.
Mode of Application
 
If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below
 
Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P. 0. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991
E-mail: jobs@mst.or.tz
 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

The role will attract a local package.


Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee before 31st July, 2013.