Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 22 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. Our 7,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, our farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
About The Role

You will join the Finance Advisory Services (FAS) team, a dedicated group of in-country and global advisors. As trusted partners to organizational leadership, we specialize in financial strategy and sustainability. We oversee critical functions such as company-wide budgeting, strategic planning, and financial reporting. Our primary objective is to ensure financial sustainability and enhance our overall impact

As the Finance and Tax Compliance Lead for Tanzania, you will be an essential part of the FAS team, focusing on financial and tax compliance and reporting. Working with teams, you will build compliance processes, provide financial insights, and guide operations. You will report to the Global Finance and Strategy Manager.

Responsibilities
Lead Country Tax Compliance
• Manage the relationship with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and advise on compliance.
• Monitor tax regulations to keep our practices compliant and minimize risks.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax filings.
Support Country Financial Operations
• Coordinate communication among external auditors, on-ground teams, and finance for timely audits.
• Manage tax communications with accurate documentation and prompt responses.
• Oversee Budgeting, Variance Analysis and Forecasting
Lead annual budgeting and 5-year projections.
• Collaborate with country leadership to report Tanzania’s financial performance.
• Support departments in aligning with budget goals and making mission-driven financial decisions.
Career Growth and Development
• We have a culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications
• Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• 3+ years of work experience in accounting, consulting, or financial analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or ACCA qualification
• Understanding of Tanzania’s tax laws.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex functions.
• Proficiency in both English and Swahili.

Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible

Job Location
Iringa or Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania. Women are encouraged to apply!

Application Deadline
17th February 2025

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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