Finance & Grants Officer, Mtwara

About the role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Finance & Grants Officer in Mtwara to support the financial and grants management of its programme. The role covers accurate financial administration, budget monitoring and compliance with donor and organisational requirements across the grant lifecycle, working closely with programme, procurement and management teams.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor subawardee financial and management performance and conduct regular site visits to check compliance, follow up on award conditions and provide capacity building.
• Review subawardee documentation such as monthly invoices, timesheets, receipts and monthly programme reports, and submit them to the head office.
• Prepare and manage a regional budget, track expenditures, and prepare financial reports and documentation as requested.
• Perform or review reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, vendors, inventory) and review accounting transactions so costs are charged to the correct codes.
• Assist in developing subawardee budgets, coordinate with the Finance Manager on audits and support procurement, including reviewing vendor selection analyses.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly financial reports and close out payments in line with FHI 360 cost principles, and conduct compliance reviews and third-party confirmations for regional payments.
• Help prepare project activity, pipeline and budget reports for USG and FHI 360 standards, and support national and regional budget development.
• Maintain an updated database of service providers, review requests for payment and attest deliverables, and educate stakeholders on programmes, procedures and eligibility.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial management, direct management of contracts, grants and other agreements in an NGO environment; NGO experience preferred.
• CPA, ACCA or another relevant professional qualification is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly and adapt to diverse cultural settings; travel of less than 10-30%.

Required skills

• Knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rules, funding mechanisms and contract and grant principles.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams.
• Good analytical, quantitative and written communication skills.

Expected annual basic salary range: TZS 40,000,000 - 55,000,000. Applications are made online with a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates and three referees; closing date 30 October 2026.