Financial Controller at Enabel – Belgian Development Agency

Background
Since 1982, Tanzania
and Belgium have collaborated on innovative projects to drive
sustainable development. Enabel has been at the forefront of these
efforts, and is currently implementing projects to create inclusive,
green, and smart cities, improve access to justice, enhance education
and skills development, and support the beekeeping value chain in
Tanzania. These are just a few examples of ongoing initiatives that are
spread across different locations in Tanzania, with more exciting
projects on the horizon.

It is in this context that Enabel in
Tanzania is seeking to pre-qualify candidates for the creation of a
talent pool to be used over the next 3 years.

The Function
Reporting
to the Responsible Administration and Finance, the Financial Controller
is responsible for ensuring the quality of financial information to
allow decision-making and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness
with which operations are conducted, which must lead to the achievement
of the objectives of the Projects.

Responsibilities

• Follow-up of treasury operations in order to ensure that suppliers/ beneficiaries are paid correctly and in due time.
• Ensure
  verification and support for the preparation of budgetary planning and
  monitoring in order to allow for qualitative budget management.
• Control the reporting on Grant Agreements in order to ensure expenditure is in compliance with the Grant Agreements.
• Analyse
  fiduciary risks, and follow up on the internal controls and audit
  action plans in order to put the risks in the spotlight and minimize the
  impact.
• Overall management of audits and implementation of audit recommendations. 
• Lead,
  inspire, and mentor a diverse team of Accountants; empower them to
  achieve their full potential while ensuring adherence to systems and
  performance expectations.
• Build capacity development of partner
  entities in order to contribute to the improvement of their
  organization, processes and systems, and of their staff’s competencies.

Profile, Required Qualifications, and Experience

• Tanzanian National
• Master’s
  degree in finance and accounting, Business Administration, Financial
  Management, Economics, Grants Management or any other related Financial
  Management Courses.
• Must be a Qualified Accountant with any one of the professional accounting certifications e.g. CPA, ACCA, Job Type: Full-time
• A minimum of 5 years experience in Financial Management in a reputable organisation or in a Development Entity.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in Grants Management and donor funds.
• At least 2 years of managing a team

Required skills and knowledge

• Broad
  and in-depth understanding of the various aspects of international
  cooperation (context, challenges, strengths, partners, functioning,
  etc.).
• Knowledge in Financial Management policies and procedures, budget management and financial analysis.
• Knowledgeable about the management of grants, donor funds and capacity building of grantees.
• Familiar with using an ERP – financial management tool.
• Knowledge of Public Financing regulations, taxation and Public Procurement Regulations.
• Good knowledge of standard ICT applications (Excel, Word, PPT etc).
• Knowledgeable in audit preparation and execution of audit feedback.
• Skilled at solving problems and you adopt a solution- and results-oriented approach.
• Exhibit leadership skills in managing teams. Job Type: Full-time
• Respect and can build relations on the basis of credibility and expertise.
• Show engagement, a sense of responsibility and integrity.
• Flexible and can work in a changing environment.
• Experience in Leadership and People Management
• Experience
  in working with Government officials, the private sector, Community
  service organisations and workers’ organisations is an added advantage

Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission, and values of Enabel. For more information please visit Our Identity.

We offer you

• A rewarding and impactful role in an international environment.
• A
  competitive salary package aligned with your job category (Cat 5),
  including health care insurance, a 13th-month salary, holiday allowance,
  and, if applicable, a school fees allowance.
• A dynamic work location based in Dar es Salaam, with regular travels to other regions and districts of operations.
• A seniority allowance to recognize your relevant expertise

Following
this recruitment procedure, a shortlist of successful applicants will
be constituted to be sourced in the next three years for similar job
openings.

Every person who fulfils the conditions listed in our
job advertisements may apply. Enabel is committed to equal opportunities
and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate based on gender,
origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status or any
other factor other than competence.

Apply HERE with an application letter and your updated CV, at the latest by 03rd July, 2025.
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Only applications that are registered here via our online portal will be considered.