Finance & HR Manager

We're transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries!

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is an innovative, pan-African centre for post-graduate training, research and outreach which has achieved global recognition since opening its first centre in South Africa in 2003. AIMS centres offer a number of educational programs including a one-year taught Masters and MPhil and PhD degrees by research. Each AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.

Based on the success of the first AIMS centre, the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI,www.nexteinstein.org) was launched with the mission of enabling Africa's brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa's future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. As part of this network, the AIMS-NEI secretariat acts as a coordinating body for all centres.

Within the context of an unprecedented mission and a pioneering innovative math and science education institution, AIMS Tanzania seeks to attract a dynamic professional to give leadership to the smooth and efficient operation of the institute as our…

Finance & HR Manager

In this start up role, you will be responsible to oversee the effective and efficient financial, administrative and human resource management of the Centre. Your hands-on experience includes financial and cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, day-to-day accounting, preparation of financial statements and asset management. Additionally, you are adept with all aspects of human resources management including recruitment, performance management, compensation and relevant regulatory requirements.

You will be relied on as a key source of guidance and counsel to ensure transparent and consistent practices are in place to facilitate the goals and objectives of AIMS-NEI while you advocate for and be a trusted confidant to staff, students and visiting lecturers alike.

This is a 3 year, full-time contract opportunity and will be based from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Do you have what we need?

· A university degree in finance, business administration with HR related discipline (fully qualified accountant with an international accounting body is an asset)

· At least 5-7 years of relevant work experience

· Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office with particular strength using Excel; experience with accounting software such as Sage, SERENIC and ACCPAC etc. and internet applications such as Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.

· Knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements for institutional funders

· Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to build and manage a variety of internal and external relationships, including relationships with donors

· Working knowledge of international donor procedures and security management

· Self-directed with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines

· Articulate communication skills, both verbal and written, to influence and facilitate

· Flexible to adapt to an evolving environment

· Working knowledge of Swahili is essential

· Experience working with an international NGO, an asset

How to apply:

Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?

Submit your letter of motivation, including salary expectations and a detailed CV, together with the names of at least three references to: careers@nexteinstein.org (Please quote "Finance & HR Manager, TNZ" in the subject line). Applications will be accepted until June 30th.

Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.

AIMS-NEI is an equal opportunity employer.