The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) based at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) campus in Mwanza, Tanzania is a collaborative research unit of NIMR and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). The Unit is now inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the below position that will be based at the NIMR campus, in Mwanza city.

Position: Finance Officer

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated finance officer with extensive experience in accounting and financial management. They will be responsible for developing financial plans for new research projects and core activities of the Unit, and in the day-to-day financial operations with minimal supervision. He/she will be supervised by the Senior Finance Officer as part of the finance team of the Unit.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Preparation of payment vouchers and statutory deductions.
• Filing of financial and other documents on weekly basis.
• Monitoring invoices issued to donors and funds received on weekly basis.
• Posting of imprest retirements received from various projects.
• Provide financial services for the Unit, and to communicate with project lead investigators and coordinators.
• Prepare and submit quarterly financial reports as well as ad hoc reports for donors/funders.
• Monitoring expenditures to ensure that the project remains within budget and develop and monitor systems to mitigate risk, fraud, and waste.
• Follow donor policies and procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of year-end audit files
• Contribute to developing financial control systems and procedures, in consultation with the Senior Finance Officer.
• Hold regular meetings with project lead investigators and discuss any budgetary or financial issues for the projects he/she will be working with.

Person Specification:

Essential criteria for selection

1. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (accounting, finance, business administration) and/or a professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
2. Experience working in similar organisations.
3. Experience in managing grants from international donors such as the EU, NIH, UKRI, NIHR, MRC, USAID, etc.

1. In-depth knowledge of financial software applications, such as ERP Navision and other commercially available accounting softwares
2. Experience using Microsoft Office computer package.

6. Proven experience in preparing and monitoring budgets and financial projections.
7. Strong organisational skills with proven ability to work effectively within a team, assess priorities and manage workload with minimum supervision.
8. Self-motivation and effective time management skills.

Desirable criteria for selection

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
2. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop the financial capacity of project staff.
3. Excellent diplomatic skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional

relationships with counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders.

Mode of application

E-mail applications to recruitment@mitu.or.tz with the following:

• Detailed supporting statement/letter – describing your qualifications, experience, and skills related to the essential and desirable criteria within the person specification. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion.  The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.  An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.
• Please include a daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including names and addresses of two referees (one must be from your most recent employer or training institution). 

Closing Date for Application

• Applications received later than 21 April 2025 will not be considered.
• You will be informed by email if selected for an interview and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Interviews will be held at the NIMR Mwanza Centre, Isamilo, Mwanza, or remotely through Zoom or other online platform.

MITU is an equal opportunity organization, female applicants and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

MITU never asks for money at any stage of its recruitment process; this includes application fees, interview fees, processing fees, or any other form of payment. If you are ever contacted by someone claiming to be from the MITU staff and asking for money, it is a scam and should be reported immediately.
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