JOBS AT EFC TANZANIA M.F.C LIMITED - 8/12/2014

Operating since July 2011, EFC TANZANIA M.F.C LIMITED provides financial services to micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs) and is the first deposit taking microfinance institution to be licenced and regulated under the Bank of Tanzania's Microfinance Company Charter.

The purpose of the Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) is to provide increased access to specialized financial services for entrepreneurs while contributing to wealth creation, improvement of living conditions and development of the Tanzanian private sector. Owned by international and local investors, EFC Tanzania is distinctive in its emphasis on local development through a collective ownership scheme.

POSITIONS:
EFC Tanzania through its expansion program and in an effort to serve its clientele better, is looking to fill the following positions in Dar es Salaam:

LEGAL OFFICERS

Qualifications & Requirements (i.e. education, skills and experience)
The Legal Officer should have good practical knowledge of all legal matters and requirements pertaining to Housing and MSE lending in the financial services sector and the foresight to see how the intricate day-to-day activities link with and support the achievement of the mission and vision of the EFC. In this regard, specific qualifications and requirements include:

• A Degree in Business Law;
• A minimum of two years of Housing and/or MSE lending Legal experience in the financial services sector;
• Strong people/relationship skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

INTERNAL AUDITOR
Qualifications & Requirements (i.e. education, skills and experience)
The Internal Auditor should ideally have good practical knowledge of internal audit in the financial services sector and the foresight to see how the intricate day-to-day internal audit activities link with and support the achievement of the mission and vision of the EFC. In this regard, specific qualifications and requirements include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance;
• A recognized professional qualification completed:
o ACCA (Chartered Certified Accountant),
o CPA (Certified Public Accountant),
o IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors),
o Other;
• Two to five years of finance and accounting experience in a financial institution;
• Good knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, and test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits;
• Good knowledge of financial, accounting, internal control and accounting and auditing IT systems;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other EFC staff

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

EFC Tanzania seeks to hire qualified and experienced candidates who are strongly oriented towards personal and professional development for career advancement and can actively participate in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of interest explaining their motivation for the position applied for together with their Curriculum Vitae, three professional references and copies of academic certificates/diplomas.

Applications will be received until 19th of August, 2014 addressed to:

The Human Resource Department
EFC Tanzania M.F.C Limited
1st Floor, Letsya Towers
59 New Bagamoyo Road
P.O. Box 11735
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: HR_EFC@hotmail.com

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those short listed for an interview will be contacted directly.
No telephone calls or office visits please.