Finance Assistant, BBC Media Action , Tanzania

Finance Assistant, BBC Media Action , Tanzania
*Location:* Tanzania
*Reports to:* Finance Officer
*Contract duration:* 12 months (with possible extension)
*Application instructions:*
Candidates should send their CV and a covering letter (PDF or Microsoft
Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the
role in English to tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org
<mailto:%20tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org>. The name of the
position applied for should be included in the subject line of the email.
Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no
separate covering letter will not be considered. Please only apply if
you meet the basic criteria under the person specification. This is a
local post applicable to people who have the legal right to live and
work in Tanzania. 'National terms and conditions will apply'.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
*Application deadline:* Wednesday 10 December 2014 by 5pm
*Job purpose:*
Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will support the
finance functions of BBC Media Action in Tanzania. This includes
processing supplier invoices and payment vouchers, issuing cheques for
accounts due, assisting with the annual audit, maintaining the finance
filling system, assisting with month-end and year-end returns and
tracking funds requests ensuring they are processed accurately and
efficiently.
S/he must be a university graduate with at least two years of work
experience with an NGO or equivalent type of organisation. Experience of
working with and reporting to international development donors would be
an advantage.
*Main duties:*

* Assist with monitoring the financial system in order to ensure that
BBC Media Action finances are maintained in an accurate and timely
manner.
Maintain supplier accounts
* Processing supplier invoices
* Process payment vouchers
* Issue cheques for all accounts due
* Assist with the annual audit
* Assist with maintenance of our finance filing system
* Assist with month end as well as year-end returns
* Tracking all the funds request submitted to finance ensuring that
they are timely processed
* To be responsible for cash management such as managing Petty Cash

*Required skills, knowledge and experience:*

* First Degree in Accountancy or equivalent – with original copies of
qualification documents.
* A minimum of two years professional working experience at the level
of Finance Assistant or above level within a recognised NGO or INGO.
* Experience of working with and reporting to international donors.
* Good interpersonal skills to establish effective working
relationships with financial and non-financial staff within BBC
Media Action.
* Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
* Excellent IT skills with experience of operating computer-based
financial management systems.
* An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy

*Key competencies:*
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been
identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are
expected to demonstrate these competencies.

* *Analytical thinking* – Able to simplify complex problems, processes
or projects into component parts to explore and evaluate them
systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct
frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.
* *Planning and organisation* – Is able to think ahead in order to
establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and
others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the
relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and
resources requirements.
* *Resilience* – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own
emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with
provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is
characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
* *Communication* – The ability to get one's message understood
clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques
appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
* *Managing relationships* – Able to build and maintain effective
working relationships with a range of people.