Senior Finance & Accounting Officer at inSupply Health

Senior Finance & Accounting Officer at inSupply Health

Senior Finance & Accounting Officer – Tanzania (Tanzania Nationals Only) at JSI / inSupply Health

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Organization: JSI (inSupply Health)

Job Type: Full-Time

Primary Supervisor: Finance Director

Application Deadline: 26 November 2026

Organization Overview

inSupply Health is an East African health advisory firm and social enterprise headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Dar es Salaam and across the region. Affiliated with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), inSupply Health designs people-centered, scalable, and sustainable supply chain solutions—focusing on optimizing data visibility and use, workforce development, and continuous performance improvement. Collaborating closely with public and private-sector clients, the team adapts proven methodologies to local contexts to strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes.

Job Summary

The Senior Finance & Accounting Officer will lead and coordinate the finance function for the Tanzania Country Office. Providing day-to-day leadership of the Tanzania Finance Unit, the role ensures effective financial management, accurate accounting, timely financial reporting, statutory and donor compliance, strong internal controls, and accountability in the utilization of organizational and donor resources. Working under the technical and functional oversight of the Finance Director and in close collaboration with the Country Director, the officer will align country-level financial operations with organizational policies, donor rules, and Tanzanian regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Unit Leadership & Management

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Tanzania Finance Unit.

• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to the Finance Analyst.

• Strengthen financial processes, systems, internal controls, and accountability.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and ERP data.

2. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee accurate and complete accounting records, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and bank reconciliations.

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of accurate financial reports.

• Review financial transactions, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

3. Budget Management & Financial Monitoring

• Coordinate the preparation and review of country-level and project budgets.

• Monitor budget utilization, expenditure, commitments, and variances.

• Prepare budget-versus-actual reports and financial analyses.

• Maintain grant financial tracking schedules and support financial sustainability projections.

• Provide financial insights to support management and resource allocation decisions.

4. Donor Financial Management & Compliance

• Review grant agreements, subaward agreements, and amendments to identify financial obligations and donor requirements.

• Ensure compliance with donor financial management guidelines and approved budgets.

• Coordinate the preparation and review of donor financial reports.

• Monitor project expenditure, cost allocation, and supporting documentation.

• Identify and escalate financial compliance risks and unsupported expenditures.

5. Statutory Compliance, Taxation & Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with applicable Tanzanian financial, tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate the preparation and timely submission of statutory returns and tax declarations.

• Liaise with relevant government agencies and tax authorities.

• Monitor changes in financial legislation and advise management on their operational implications.

6. Internal Controls, Risk Management & Audit

• Implement and monitor effective internal financial controls, identifying weaknesses and recommending corrective measures.

• Coordinate internal and external audits for the Tanzania Country Office.

• Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

• Lead the monthly financial close process and ensure timely submission of management accounts.

7. Stakeholder Engagement & Financial Advisory

• Provide financial guidance to the Country Director, project managers, programme teams, and budget holders.

• Work closely with the Finance Director to maintain consistency in financial management and reporting.

• Support management in understanding the financial implications of operational decisions.

• Coordinate with banks, auditors, tax consultants, government agencies, and other external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic & Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field from a recognized university.

  • Full professional accounting qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, or an internationally recognized equivalent.

  • Active membership or eligibility for registration with a recognized professional accounting body such as NBAA (Tanzania).

• Professional Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, particularly in grants management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and donor compliance.

  • In-depth knowledge of Tanzanian accounting standards, taxation, financial regulations, and statutory requirements.

  • Experience managing multi-donor projects and donor financial reporting is highly desirable; experience in the health or non-profit sector is an added advantage.

  • Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (experience with Microsoft Dynamics is an added advantage) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Key Competencies

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and variance analysis skills.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

• Proven leadership, capacity-building, and stakeholder-management capabilities.

• High integrity, accountability, and the ability to deliver accurate work independently under tight deadlines.

Why Join Us?

At inSupply Health, you will join a collaborative, purpose-driven team transforming health systems across East Africa. You will contribute to impactful multi-country programmes, work alongside diverse technical and operational professionals, and grow your expertise in a dynamic, learning-oriented environment.

Note: inSupply Health is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. No recruitment fees are charged at any stage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified Tanzanian nationals should apply online through the official JSI careers website before 26 November 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may close early once a suitable candidate pool is identified, so early applications are encouraged.

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