Finance Manager
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TEDI is seeking a results-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, budgeting, internal controls, audit coordination, donor grant compliance, and financial reporting. The full-time role is based in Dar es Salaam with occasional travel to project implementation locations and reports to the Executive Director.
- Full-time mid-level management role based in Dar es Salaam
- Reports directly to the Executive Director
- Leads budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and donor financial management
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TEDI is seeking a results-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, budgeting, internal controls, audit coordination, donor grant compliance, and financial reporting. The full-time role is based in Dar es Salaam with occasional travel to project implementation locations and reports to the Executive Director.
- Full-time mid-level management role based in Dar es Salaam
- Reports directly to the Executive Director
- Leads budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and donor financial management
- Oversees internal controls, audit coordination, and financial compliance
- Occasional travel to project implementation locations
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- RequiredAvailability to work in Dar es SalaamThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-11-21.
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Original source description
Finance Manager
Company: Tanzania Enlightenment Development Innovations (TEDI)
Department:
Finance
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (with occasional travel to project implementation locations)
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Level:
Mid-Level Management
Reports To:
Executive Director
About the Organization
Tanzania Enlightenment Development Innovations (TEDI) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming education and expanding economic opportunities for young people in Tanzania. TEDI works in partnership with government institutions, schools, communities, development partners, and the private sector to build locally owned, scalable learning systems focusing on digital education, foundational learning, skills development, and inclusive access.
Position Summary
TEDI is seeking a competent, highly ethical, and results-oriented Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial management, reporting, budgeting, internal controls, audit coordination, and financial compliance. The successful candidate will combine technical accounting knowledge with practical financial management experience, ensuring the integrity and transparency of financial information across the organization and its donor-funded projects.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Financial Management & Oversight
- Oversee daily financial operations across projects, departments, and operational locations.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and current financial records in accordance with accounting standards and policies.
- Supervise payments, receipts, journal entries, reconciliations, and appropriate expense allocation across restricted grants and unrestricted funds.
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and commitments, providing timely financial advice to executive management.
- 2. Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual organizational budgets, project budgets, and donor proposals.
- Monitor actual expenditures against budgets, prepare routine budget-versus-actual reports, and provide practical corrective recommendations.
- Develop cash flow forecasts and track expected funding and expenditure trends.
- 3. Donor Financial Management & Grant Compliance
- Oversee grant financial management to ensure costs meet donor eligibility, documentation, and procurement requirements.
- Prepare complete, accurate, and timely donor financial reports while maintaining traceable, audit-ready records.
- Monitor burn rates, budget utilization, and funding restrictions while helping mitigate compliance risks.
- 4. Financial Audits & Institutional Compliance
- Coordinate annual external audits, project-specific audits, and donor reviews.
- Track audit findings, develop action plans, and ensure continuous compliance with Tanzanian financial, taxation, statutory, and regulatory obligations.
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- 5. ERP Systems & Data Integrity
- Oversee the effective use of TEDI’s ERP and accounting systems (such as ERPNext) to ensure transaction accuracy, correct project coding, and strengthened approval workflows.
- Verify consistency of financial data, perform timely reconciliations, and produce useful management reports.
- 6. Internal Controls, Risk & Reporting
- Enforce financial policies, delegated authorities, and segregation of duties to safeguard organizational assets.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual management financial reports and dashboards for leadership and governance structures.
- 7. Team Supervision & Coordination
- Supervise, coach, and build capacity within the finance and accounting team.
- Collaborate closely with programs, operations, procurement, and administration teams to foster a high-performance culture.
- Qualifications & Requirements
- Education & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance), or a related field.
- CPA(T), ACCA, or an equivalent recognized accounting qualification is strongly preferred (candidates actively pursuing certification may be considered).
- Professional Experience
- 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance operations, or financial management, with at least 2 years involving financial oversight, budgeting, reporting, or audit coordination.
- Demonstrated experience working with donor-funded projects in NGOs or development organizations.
- Hands-on experience using an ERP or computerized accounting platform (e.g., ERPNext, SAP, Odoo, QuickBooks, Sage).
- Solid working knowledge of Tanzanian taxation, statutory obligations, and financial compliance requirements.
- Key Personal Attributes
- Uncompromising Integrity:
- Honest, ethical, and transparent stewardship of organizational resources.
- Accountability & Detail-Oriented:
- High standard of accuracy, professional judgment, and proactive risk management.
- Independence & Collaboration:
- Professional courage to enforce controls alongside strong interpersonal skills for cross-departmental coordination.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application package, including:
- An updated CV
- A cover letter explaining their suitability
- Contact details for three professional referees (including at least one recent direct supervisor)
- Application Email:
- [email protected]
- Email Subject Line:
- Application – Finance Manager
- Application Deadline:
- 21st November 2026
- (Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).