Vacancy title:
Senior Finance & Accounting Officer – Tanzania (Tanzania Nationals Only)
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit
Jobs at:
JSI Tanzania
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, November 26 2026
Duty Station:
Dar Es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Organization Overview:
inSupply Health is an East African health advisory firm that designs people-centered, scalable, sustainable supply chain solutions. We focus on optimizing data visibility and use, workforce development, and continuous performance improvement. inSupply operates as a social enterprise, aiming to achieve business sustainability while advancing our social mission. We aim to transition short-term supply chain fixes into sustainable solutions that transcend specific projects or funding streams. Our work focuses on democratizing access to quality, affordable, and context-specific supply chain learning and innovations so that local and regional supply chain actors can improve the performance and efficiency of their supply chains and health systems, towards better health outcomes.
inSupply Health is headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Dar es Salaam and across East Africa, and is affiliated with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI). We collaborate closely with public and private-sector clients to design optimized, responsive, and resilient supply chain systems. Our dynamic team of local consultants delivers critical services supporting essential health products, adapting proven methodologies to local contexts for long-term impact.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance & Accounting Officer to lead and coordinate the finance function in our Tanzania Country Office.
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership of the Tanzania Finance Unit, ensuring effective financial management, accurate accounting, timely financial reporting, statutory and donor compliance, strong internal controls and accountability in the utilisation of organisational and donor resources.
Working under the technical and functional oversight of the Finance Director and in close collaboration with the Country Director, the role will ensure that country-level financial operations align with organisational policies, donor requirements and applicable Tanzanian regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities:
- 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 accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and ERP data.
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
Oversee accurate and complete accounting records, including general ledger, accounts payable, receivables, 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.
- Budget Management & Financial Monitoring
Coordinate preparation and review of country-level and project budgets.
Monitor budget utilisation, expenditure, commitments and variances.
Prepare budget-versus-actual reports and financial analysis.
Maintain grant financial tracking schedules and support financial sustainability projections.
Provide financial insights to support management and resource allocation decisions.
- Donor Financial Management & Compliance
Review grant agreements, subaward agreements and amendments to identify financial obligations and donor requirements.
Ensure compliance with donor financial management requirements and approved budgets.
Coordinate preparation and review of donor financial reports.
Monitor project expenditure, cost allocation and supporting documentation.
Identify and escalate financial compliance risks and unsupported expenditure.
- Statutory Compliance, Taxation & Regulatory Reporting
Ensure compliance with applicable Tanzanian financial, tax, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate 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 implications.
- Internal Controls, Risk Management & Audit
Implement and monitor effective internal financial controls.
Identify financial control weaknesses and recommend corrective measures.
Coordinate internal and external audits for the Tanzania Country Office.
Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
Lead the monthly financial close process and ensure timely submission of management accounts.
- 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 ensure 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 relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field from a recognised university.
- Full professional accounting qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification.
- Active membership or eligibility for registration with a recognised professional accounting body, such as NBAA (Tanzania) or an equivalent recognised professional body.
Professional Experience
- At least 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 accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
- Strong knowledge of Tanzanian accounting standards, taxation, financial regulations and statutory requirements.
- Experience managing multi-donor projects and donor financial reporting is highly desirable.
- Experience working in the health or non-profit sector is an added advantage.
- Experience using accounting and ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics experience an added advantage.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Key Competencies
We are looking for a professional who demonstrates:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, donor compliance requirements and applicable Tanzanian financial regulations.
- Strong financial analysis, problem-solving and risk-management skills.
- Excellent budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring and financial variance analysis skills.
- Strong planning, organisation and documentation management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
- Strong leadership, collaboration and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to provide financial guidance and strengthen the financial management capacity of staff and budget holders.
- High levels of integrity, accountability and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work within tight deadlines.
Why Join Us?
At inSupply Health, you will work with a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to transforming health systems across East Africa.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful multi-country programmes, work alongside diverse technical and operational teams, strengthen systems and processes, and grow your professional expertise in a dynamic and learning-oriented environment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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