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BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania (BMT)
Senior Officer Finance & Accounts at BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania
Organization: BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania (BMT)
Position: Senior Officer Finance & Accounts
Requisition ID: 1738
Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: Country Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Regular
Experience Level: Entry-Level (as classified by the employer)
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
About BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania
BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania has operated in Tanzania since 2006 and is part of BRAC International, one of the world’s leading development organizations. The organization focuses on:
- Agriculture
- Youth and Women Empowerment
- Food Security
- Livelihood Development
About the Programme
BRAC International, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing a regional initiative across seven African countries:
- Tanzania
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Sierra Leone
The programme aims to positively impact:
- 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women (AGYW)
- 9.5 million people across participating countries
The initiative focuses on improving livelihoods, economic empowerment, advocacy, and opportunities for young women living in poverty.
Job Purpose
The Senior Officer Finance & Accounts will oversee the organization’s financial and administrative functions, ensuring sound financial management, compliance, reporting, budgeting, procurement support, and office administration. The position reports directly to the Country Office Finance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Compliance
- Oversee the organization’s financial operations.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports.
- Record and maintain financial transactions and accounting records.
- Review financial transactions submitted by AIM Regional Accounts Managers.
- Support budget preparation and monitor expenditure against approved donor budgets.
- Support internal, external, and donor audits.
- Conduct field supervision visits and verify programme activities.
- Provide financial input during:
- Proposal development
- Project implementation
- Human resource management
- Logistics
- Travel administration
- Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and procedures.
- Maintain complete and accurate financial documentation.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and statutory regulations.
- Monitor timely retirement of staff IOUs (Imprest accountability).
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
- Promote and implement BRAC’s safeguarding policies.
- Ensure a safe working environment for employees and programme beneficiaries.
- Provide safeguarding guidance and support to team members.
- Report safeguarding incidents according to organizational procedures.
- Encourage compliance with safeguarding standards throughout programme implementation.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Economics
- Investment
- CPA or ACCA certification is an added advantage.
Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in finance and accounting.
- Experience working with development organizations or NGOs is preferred.
- Experience managing finances for development programmes such as:
- Microfinance
- Livelihood programmes
- Education
- Agriculture
- Food Security
- Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment initiatives
Required Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High integrity and professionalism
- Leadership and management skills
- Organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Effective time management
Salary
Negotiable
Duty Station
Country Head Office, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
How to Apply
External Candidates
- Submit:
- Updated CV
- Cover letter indicating:
- Educational qualifications and grades
- Years of experience
- Current salary
- Expected salary
- Apply through the official BRAC online application portal.
Internal Candidates
- Submit an updated CV detailing all BRAC assignments.
- Include:
- BRAC PIN
- Email the application to the designated BRAC internal recruitment email. bimcf.tanzania@brac.or.tz
- Clearly indicate the position title and AD# BMT …/2026 in the email subject line.
Important Information
- Only complete applications will be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Employment is subject to background checks and safeguarding procedures.
- BRAC is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
To apply for this job please visit career44.sapsf.com.
