Job overview

This position supports the finance and operations unit at Uwezo Tanzania. The role involves a mix of accounting tasks, financial reporting, compliance activities, and general office operations. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the responsible officer and the Executive Director, while taking initiative to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from a recognized institution
• At least 1 year of experience performing accounting-related functions in any organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Xero accounting software is an added advantage
• Flexibility to adapt to new situations, along with confidence and creative thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Swahili

General responsibilities

Support the finance and operations unit as directed by the supervisor and Executive Director, while proactively seeking opportunities for professional development.

Specific finance tasks

• Record receipts and payments in Xero accounting software
• Assist with budget preparation and review to support key organizational decisions
• Help prepare financial reports, including bank reconciliations, donor reports, and cash flow statements
• Manage staff imprest processes
• Support organization asset management
• Provide assistance before and during financial audits
• Communicate with stakeholders such as suppliers and partners
• Ensure compliance with statutory authorities (TRA, NSSF, WCF) by preparing and remitting taxes and contributions
• Contribute to the organization’s fundraising initiatives
• Carry out any other finance-related tasks assigned by the supervisor

Specific operations tasks

• Help manage learning sessions and staff meetings, ensuring they occur as scheduled and drafting minutes
• Assist in preparing Registrar quarterly and annual reports
• Support the generation of contracts
• Aid in coordinating the recruitment process
• Handle daily office operations, including maintaining office supplies and supervising cleanliness

• Record receipts and payments in Xero accounting software
• Assist with budget preparation and review to support key organizational decisions
• Help prepare financial reports, including bank reconciliations, donor reports, and cash flow statements
• Manage staff imprest processes
• Support organization asset management
• Provide assistance before and during financial audits
• Communicate with stakeholders such as suppliers and partners
• Ensure compliance with statutory authorities (TRA, NSSF, WCF) by preparing and remitting taxes and contributions
• Contribute to the organization’s fundraising initiatives
• Carry out any other finance-related tasks assigned by the supervisor
• Help manage learning sessions and staff meetings, ensuring they occur as scheduled and drafting minutes
• Assist in preparing Registrar quarterly and annual reports
• Support the generation of contracts
• Aid in coordinating the recruitment process
• Handle daily office operations, including maintaining office supplies and supervising cleanliness

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Xero accounting software
• Flexibility to adapt to new situations
• Confidence and creative thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Swahili

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from a recognized institution
• At least 1 year of experience performing accounting-related functions in any organization