Hanns R. Neumann Job Vacancy — Finance and Adminstration Manager

Hanns R. Neumann Job Vacancy — Finance and Adminstration Manager

Title of Position: Finance and Adminstration Manager

Organization, Country: Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa 

Location: Mbeya

About Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung 

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) is a non-profit foundation. HRNS is headquartered in Germany  while the organization is active worldwide. With the objective of promoting sustainable development,  HRNS implements hands-on projects to improve working and living conditions of farmers and their  communities.  

Working for HRNS you will find yourself surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about and  dedicated to the mission and vision of the Foundation. Joining HRNS means being part of a diverse  team with varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We follow the principle of equal  opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable  treatment. 

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa, has a strong presence in Tanzania with projects currently being  implemented in Arusha, Kilimanaro Ruvuma, Songwe and Mbeya Regions. 

For its office in Mbeya, Tanzania, HRNS is recruiting a Finance and Adminstration  Manager_Mbeya 

Purpose of Position 

The Finance and Adminstration Manager_Mbeya supports the Finance and Adminstration Manager with a wide variety of functions which include transactional processing, bookkeeping, and maintainance of HRNS financial records. This includes but is not limited to: accounts receivable and  payable, verifying the coding for all transactions, supporting audits, and preparing all necessary  account reports for grant compliance. 

Key responsibilities 

• Keeping book of accounts, cheques, preparation of income expenditure statements as per  financial regulations
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts. Prepare accounting reports for  several projects (journal) including office costs and project costs
• Assist with statutory reporting process
• Monitoring and reconciliation of daily general ledger transactions
• Carry out monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset register
• Various accounting support tasks as required by management
• Establish and maintain office systems for the sound operation of the organisation including  ordering and maintaining office supplies
• Ensure legal and regulatory obligations of the organisation are met including compliance with  local authorities
• Participate in ongoing professional team supervision and training
• Provide administrative support to other staff and to the organisation using sound judgment,  initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Advance diploma in Accountancy or business  management.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in an independent administrative and accounting  position with advanced bookkeeping responsibilities. Experience in working with donor funded  projects.
• Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel  spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail along with data entry experience).Excellent  communication skills
• Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change – Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a diverse team
• Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude – Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

How to apply 

If you are interested in the position and feel you match the above qualifications and experience,  we welcome you to apply.

Please send your CV and a cover letter with salary expectations and  preferred date of commencement in English to: [email protected] by May 25, 2026. 

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview  will be contacted. 

Kind regards, HRNS