Kafika House is an international NGO based in Arusha. We provide a safe and nurturing environment for children undergoing pre- and post-operative care and rehabilitation for surgically treatable disabilities such as cleft lip and palate, clubfoot, skeletal fluorosis, burn scar contractures, and osteomyelitis. Our vision is that no child in Tanzania should live with a treatable disability.

Role responsibilities

1. Financial reporting

• Support the Chief Finance Officer in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Ensure all key accounts are reconciled, including bank, payables, receivables, and payroll, for Chief Finance Officer review and sign-off.
• Review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, escalating complex matters when necessary.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and finance systems.

2. Donor & grant financial management

• Support tracking and monitoring of restricted and unrestricted funds across all grants.
• Ensure compliance with donor agreements, budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare donor financial reports for Chief Finance Officer review prior to submission.
• Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets and analyse variances.
• Highlight risks and provide insights for informed decision-making.

3. Facility financial oversight

• Support oversight of facility level financial operations through supervision of the Facility Administrator.
• Ensure effective management of petty cash, stores, fleet-related costs, and payment requisitions.
• Review inventory controls, ordering processes, and supporting documentation.
• Identify internal control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with departments to improve compliance, efficiency, and accountability.

4. Operational support

• Promote strong financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.
• Support audit preparation and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Contribute to process improvements and strengthening finance systems.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Finance Officer.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience in NGO or donor-funded environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting standards.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements in Tanzania is an advantage.

Key skills & competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Leadership and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Support the Chief Finance Officer in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Ensure all key accounts are reconciled, including bank, payables, receivables, and payroll, for Chief Finance Officer review and sign-off.
• Review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, escalating complex matters when necessary.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and finance systems.
• Support tracking and monitoring of restricted and unrestricted funds across all grants.
• Ensure compliance with donor agreements, budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare donor financial reports for Chief Finance Officer review prior to submission.
• Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets and analyse variances.
• Highlight risks and provide insights for informed decision-making.
• Support oversight of facility level financial operations through supervision of the Facility Administrator.
• Ensure effective management of petty cash, stores, fleet-related costs, and payment requisitions.
• Review inventory controls, ordering processes, and supporting documentation.
• Identify internal control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with departments to improve compliance, efficiency, and accountability.
• Promote strong financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.
• Support audit preparation and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Contribute to process improvements and strengthening finance systems.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Finance Officer.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Leadership and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience in NGO or donor-funded environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting standards.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements in Tanzania is an advantage.