Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable (Donor‑Approved)

About the role

The Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable will oversee day‑to‑day cash management, payments, procurement, and financial reporting for a regional project. Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, this role ensures compliance with Jhpiego, JHU, and USG financial policies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage non‑petty cash disbursements, ensuring proper documentation, coding, and approval.
• Reconcile staff advances and fuel expenses promptly.
• Compile and remit local taxes and statutory deductions to the Tanzania Revenue Authority.
• Provide timely transaction data to QuickBooks for accurate accounting.
• Maintain systematic financial records, both hard‑copy and electronic, and safeguard original documents.
• Oversee petty‑cash procedures in line with Jhpiego guidelines.
• Prepare and review project travel and activity advance requests, manage cash disbursements, and produce expense reports.
• Support audits and financial reviews in collaboration with the Senior Finance Officer.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (advanced degree preferred).
• Basic accounting knowledge; CPA‑I level or progress toward professional qualification.
• Strong computer proficiency, especially with spreadsheets and accounting software.

Required skills

• QuickBooks accounting system
• Spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
• General accounting software