Finance Officer Opportunity at Corus International
Job Overview
Finance Officer Opportunity at Corus International
Job Title: Finance Officer
Corus International
Lutheran World Relief, part of Corus International, has been present in Tanzania since
1963. Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to
deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We
are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience
across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and
its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies,
Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. In Tanzania, Corus operates under
IMA World Health. Our more than 600 employees around the globe are experts in their
fields and dedicated to helping the world’s most vulnerable people break the cycle of
poverty and lead healthy lives. Further details about the organization can be found at:
https://corusinternational.org
We are seeking to recruit a Finance Officer for a five-year USDA project designed to develop and transform small and medium enterprise (SMEs) poultry value chain into sustainable commercial business in Tanzania. The project will strengthen the feed sector and incorporate appropriate agricultural technologies, improve animal health management practices, Capacity building in agricultural finance services, and strengthening the
extension and service providers in Mbeya, Iringa, Songwe, and Rukwa. The position will be based in Mbeya, Tanzania.
Finance Officer Opportunity at Corus International
FINANCE OFFICER: JOB ID- 3656613
Reporting to the Finance & Administration Director, the Finance Officer (FO) will manage financial transactions, budget, prepare financial reports, and support overall financial operations in line with organizational policies and procedures and internationally recognized accounting standards.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial transactions such as payment requests; enter financial transactions into accounting software
- Prepare monthly cash advance requests for office operations with input from country managers
- Extract and consolidate reports from financial systems for country managers to prepare financial report submissions to headquarters
- Process payroll and issue payments after appropriate review and approval. Prepare payments and file taxes, including any applicable withholding taxes and returns
- Review advance requests and advance reconciliations/expense reports for accuracy. Track repayment of advances and enforces policies related to reconciling advances.
- Manage petty cash
- Maintain a filing system (hard copy and e-files) of supporting documentation, including payment and receipt vouchers, payroll vouchers and related tax documents, bank statements and reconciliation, etc.
- Perform administrative procurement processes, including file management, collecting estimates/bids, and running vendor vetting reports.
- Implement the contractual terms for orders, receipt of goods, confirmation service completion, and payments.
- Arrange logistics for staff travel, events, workshops, etc.
- Carry out administrative tasks in the office
- Support with audit, i.e., collect and consolidate documents needed for
audit exercises.
Education & Experience
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is a plus. S/he should have a minimum of 3 years related experience and proficiency in financial software and tools, including Quick Books or MIP Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and web browser software.
In addition, s/he should have presentation and strong communication skills, including good written and spoken English and Swahili. Attention to detail in project accounting, tracking, and monitoring, writing, editing, typing, and filing.
The candidate should be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. S/he should be able to prioritize, organize, and carry out multiple tasks efficiently. The candidate should also be able to work with diverse groups of people in a multicultural, team-oriented environment.
Experience in office administration and working in an international NGO are
added advantages.
Lutheran World Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
How to Apply
Description and to apply for this position please visit our careers page on our
February 28, 2025. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be
