Director , Finance Job Opportunity at Family Health Initiative

Job Title: Director, Finance

Job ID: 14805

Job Location: Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

Employer: Family Health Initiative (FHI360)

Contract Type:Full Time

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Director of Finance 

Job Duties:

Oversees, manages, prepares, administers and directs the control of the budget;

• Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to executive management team. Develops and manages internal financial audits;
• Develops formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies;
• Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation;
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function;
• Leads corporate or program the finance/accounting function to achieve organizational strategic and operational goals;
• Provides oversight with strategic direction, processes improvement plans, financial reporting, budgetary planning and procedures, audit reviews and financial controls;
• Approves credit and billing terms for contracts and manages financial systems used for reporting revenue and taxes in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Identifies and provides solutions to executive level management on financial matters to make better business decisions;
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency with government regulations; 
• Guides managers and staff to achieve strategic and operational goals for the department and organization; 
• •Approves procurement requests and manages financial tools used for reporting program expenditures in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Develops and manages internal financial reviews with country offices and implements corrective action plans; 
• Develops tailored training plans applicable to the needs of the organization and communicate results of internal review activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies.
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field;
• Typically requires 10+ years of finance management experience;
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff;
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English;
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO);
• Work experience in Tanzania preferred;
• Current work authorization in Tanzania preferred;
• CPA Certification preferred.
  

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. 

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