Nafasi ya Kazi: Senior Officer – Finance and Accounts – PASS Trust

Location: Head Office – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports To: Manager – Finance and Accounts
Posted: October 7, 2025

Job Summary:
The Senior Officer – Finance and Accounts is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the finance unit and maintaining accurate financial records of PASS Trust. The role includes financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, tax accounting, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare financial statements monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annually in line with regulations.
• Maintain accurate accounts and ensure timely reporting to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Reporting Standards and TFRS-1.
• Collaborate with external auditors and prepare annual account reports.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and review charts of accounts.

Audit, Internal Control, and Tax Management

• Manage tax accounting and compliance.
• Oversee internal and external audits.
• Develop and monitor internal control systems.
• Verify all financial transactions comply with policies and authorization limits.

Budgeting and Unit Management

• Assist in preparation, monitoring, and revision of budgets.
• Support the Finance and Administration Manager in daily operations.
• Supervise and mentor finance unit staff.
• Maintain all account ledgers and oversee finance functions.

Job Requirements:

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification (ACCA or CPA-T) mandatory.
• IPSAS certification or Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in finance and accounting roles.
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Senior or supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in financial management, reporting, and budgeting.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strategic thinking, planning, and organizational abilities.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work independently or in a team.

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