The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), provides training for over 3,500 students. CUHAS is currently running programmes in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing (MSc.PN), Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Molecular Biology (MSc. CMDMB), Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc. EB), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc.NED), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (BSc.MIR), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR). CUHAS is looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

Overall Purpose of the Job

To provide overall leadership in strategic planning and budgeting, financial reporting, effective management of financial resources including budget, control and utilization of financial resources to achieve the objectives of the University. In addition, he/she shall provide technical guidance on all matters related to financial, investments and compliance on the CUHAS signed agreement with partners, taxation laws and the subgrantees working with CUHAS.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Please note that this job posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role. It does not define or limit the specific tasks that may be assigned. This document is not intended to be a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and amend this document at any time.

Operational Plan and Budgeting

• Coordinate the preparation of annual University operational plans and budget, including issuing guidelines, templates and orienting them.
• Undertakes quality check and work with other department/units in reviewing departmental/units’ budget as well as project specific budgets.
• Consolidate University budget and prepare related Council paper for presenting to the Management team, Finance Committee and University Councils.

Budget Implementation and Monitoring

• Review and recommend to the DVC – PFA approval of budgets and expenditures before entering the accounting system.
• Oversee the implementation of CUHAS financial policies and all related University and project budgets.
• Provide guidance, track and monitor financial expenditures and ensuring they are within the approved budget.

Short and Long-term strategic plans

• Work closely with Investment Manager to identify opportunities and solutions for managing short-term and long-term investments to maximize earning potential.
• Coordinate development of CUHAS Endowment fund strategic plan including policies, guidelines and ensuring its implementation for University Sustainability.

Financial Policies, Systems and Procedures

• Coordinate development/review of financial policies and procedures and ensure adherence to policies, guidelines, procedures, and systems to safeguard the financial resources of the University.
• Coordinate issuing of financial guidelines/circulars to mitigate risks of financial loss.
• Review and updates financial related policies to meet changing internal and external needs.
• Develop/Review strategies for managing and improving the overall financial systems of the University particularly the electronic integrated financial management system (ERP).
• Work closely with DVC A&F to oversee financial and accounting systems controls and standards for prompt and efficient financial practice and reporting.
• Ensure strong system of internal controls is kept at university to ensure accurate reporting of transactions as well as the safeguarding of University Assets.
• Ensure the University adhere to all requirements related to audits, taxation and other legal frameworks on financial and compliance matters.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure timely and efficient reporting on university spending and income.
• Prepare financial reports of the University and ensure timely submission to DVC PFA.
• Prepares Quarterly and Annual Financial reports and submit to DVC PFA, Management team and Councils.
• Oversee the preparation and operationalization of the Annual financial closure plan and lead the process from preparations to approval stage of all audited financial statements as required by university policies and guidelines.

Subordinates Effectiveness

• Review/Develop clear succession plan of direct reporting finance staff.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of direct reports within the department and ensure professionalism and appropriate finance management.
• Develops subordinates through coaching and other means to sharpen the skills of direct reports and motivates the finance team to increase productivity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Holder of Master’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution.
• Professional accountancy qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA or its equivalent.
• Minimum of six years’ work experience in a similar position in a reputable organization/ institution; preferably in higher learning institution.
• Strategic mindset with ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context.
• Demonstrated managerial, supervisory and leadership skills.
• Expert knowledge, skills and experience in principles and practices of international accounting and financial management.
• Excellent knowledge of and skills in the use of integrated IT accounting systems (e.g. Sage and other accounting packages).
• Strong skills in the area of Office packages in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Remuneration

CUHAS offers competitive compensation packages and benefits in accordance with individual qualifications and experience as per the CUHAS Scheme of Service.

• Coordinate the preparation of annual University operational plans and budget, including issuing guidelines, templates and orienting them.
• Undertakes quality check and work with other department/units in reviewing departmental/units’ budget as well as project specific budgets.
• Consolidate University budget and prepare related Council paper for presenting to the Management team, Finance Committee and University Councils.
• Review and recommend to the DVC – PFA approval of budgets and expenditures before entering the accounting system.
• Oversee the implementation of CUHAS financial policies and all related University and project budgets.
• Provide guidance, track and monitor financial expenditures and ensuring they are within the approved budget.
• Work closely with Investment Manager to identify opportunities and solutions for managing short-term and long-term investments to maximize earning potential.
• Coordinate development of CUHAS Endowment fund strategic plan including policies, guidelines and ensuring its implementation for University Sustainability.
• Coordinate development/review of financial policies and procedures and ensure adherence to policies, guidelines, procedures, and systems to safeguard the financial resources of the University.
• Coordinate issuing of financial guidelines/circulars to mitigate risks of financial loss.
• Review and updates financial related policies to meet changing internal and external needs.
• Develop/Review strategies for managing and improving the overall financial systems of the University particularly the electronic integrated financial management system (ERP).
• Work closely with DVC A&F to oversee financial and accounting systems controls and standards for prompt and efficient financial practice and reporting.
• Ensure strong system of internal controls is kept at university to ensure accurate reporting of transactions as well as the safeguarding of University Assets.
• Ensure the University adhere to all requirements related to audits, taxation and other legal frameworks on financial and compliance matters.
• Ensure timely and efficient reporting on university spending and income.
• Prepare financial reports of the University and ensure timely submission to DVC PFA.
• Prepares Quarterly and Annual Financial reports and submit to DVC PFA, Management team and Councils.
• Oversee the preparation and operationalization of the Annual financial closure plan and lead the process from preparations to approval stage of all audited financial statements as required by university policies and guidelines.
• Review/Develop clear succession plan of direct reporting finance staff.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of direct reports within the department and ensure professionalism and appropriate finance management.
• Develops subordinates through coaching and other means to sharpen the skills of direct reports and motivates the finance team to increase productivity.

• Strategic mindset with ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context.
• Demonstrated managerial, supervisory and leadership skills.
• Expert knowledge, skills and experience in principles and practices of international accounting and financial management.
• Excellent knowledge of and skills in the use of integrated IT accounting systems (e.g. Sage and other accounting packages).
• Strong skills in the area of Office packages in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution.
• Professional accountancy qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA or its equivalent.