Job Description

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Masika Ventures is the network behind its portfolio companies. The company supports shared backend systems and strengthens each business by sharing best practices and expertise.

Its collaborative approach helps portfolio companies improve their operations, boost local livelihoods, and promote environmental sustainability in Tanzania.

Masika Ventures is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join its team as a Finance Officer. If you have a passion for numbers and strong attention to detail, you are invited to apply.

As an employee of the company, you will collaborate with different departments to create and deploy innovative products. This is an opportunity to work in a growing company that offers opportunities for professional development and learning alongside experienced leaders.

The position requires a combination of creativity and attention to detail. The successful candidate should be able to think outside the box, take initiative, demonstrate a "get it done" attitude, and apply strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the maintenance of the company's general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Help ensure compliance with local tax laws.
• Track expenses, budgets, taxes, cash flow, receipts, and other financial transactions of the company.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify and report financial variances.
• Analyse current and historical financial data and performance.
• Make recommendations aimed at improving profitability.
• Perform other tasks related to the company's financial operations and general business activities as assigned.

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a relevant field.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent financial reporting skills.
• Highly developed communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to multitask.
• Trustworthiness and absolute discretion at all times.
• High levels of energy and drive.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Nice to Have

• Accounting or Finance certification is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• More than 2 years of work experience in finance or accounting is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to see the impact of your work and make a real contribution to the success of the company.
• Regular activities throughout the year, including weekly sports sessions, team-building events, monthly drinks, and other activities.
• An opportunity to make a significant impact by working through companies that create improvements in climate adaptation, people's livelihoods, and conservation.
• Professional development opportunities and the chance to grow with the company.

Perks

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits package.

Training

• Regular training provided by colleagues and senior management to support learning and career progression.

Eat & Drink

• Food allowance included.
• Tea and coffee provided at the office.

• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the maintenance of the company's general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Help ensure compliance with local tax laws.
• Track expenses, budgets, taxes, cash flow, receipts, and other financial transactions of the company.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify and report financial variances.
• Analyse current and historical financial data and performance.
• Make recommendations aimed at improving profitability.
• Perform other tasks related to the company's financial operations and general business activities as assigned.

• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent financial reporting skills.
• Highly developed communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to multitask.
• Trustworthiness and absolute discretion at all times.
• High levels of energy and drive.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Strong analytical skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a relevant field.
• Accounting or Finance certification is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.