Accounting finance Jobs at Discovery, Elewana Collection of Lodges, Camps & Hotels, Jambo For Development, Legal Services Facility and other companies

JOB DETAILS:
Key Purpose
• Group Compliance strives to be the most trusted and respected compliance practice in the financial services sector and our motto reflects that we are, Trusted, Visible and Respected within the Discovery Group. The success of Discovery is made possible by our great people. Our Group Compliance department is looking for a knowledgeable, self-starter to join the team as a Compliance Specialist to be responsible for the managing of compliance risks though the employ of policies and frameworks pertaining to regulatory obligations.

Areas of responsibility
The successful candidate will be required, primarily, but not limited to:
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Compliance programme for Sales and Distribution
• Maintain compliance risk management frameworks,
• Define, assess, maintain and advise on the regulatory universe,
• Develop and facilitate compilation and review of compliance risk management plans,
• Conduct compliance monitoring,
• Compile and submit internal and external compliance reports, and
• Interact with industry regulators, supervisors and stakeholders as and when required.

Skills and Personal Attributes
• Detailed knowledge of local (South African) legislation relating to financial services and able to interpret and apply legislation, including, but not limited to the following: FAIS, Protection of Personal Information Act, Insurance Act.
• Sound understanding of Compliance methodology, working knowledge of all elements comprising.
• Writes in a well-structured and logical way – must have ability to write and review compliance policies and draft compliance guidance notes and reports with detail required to inform the business of regulatory requirements and potential impacts
• Strong listening, organisational and communication skills and able to think in an analytical and conceptual manner.
• Efficient time management skills, including quick turnaround time on quality work
• Able to work well under pressure

Education and Experience
• Relevant tertiary education
• Post-graduate qualification in Compliance Management (advantageous)
• At least five to eight years’ experience within a compliance environment with working knowledge of laws, regulations and codes impacting a group of companies operating in several jurisdictions.


JOB DETAILS:
Areas of Responsibilities:
Administrative and Night auditor Function:
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly front office reports accurately.
• Strictly follow the company’s property’s financial procedures.
• Follow up on outstanding reservations and billing issues.
• All correspondence to be correctly dealt with and no official communication made without approval from Management.
• Receive information correctly , convey immediately to the appropriate person or department. Follow up effectively and filing of information. Maintain, update and communicate handover to all departments and management throughout the day.
• Provide front desk or reception services, such as checking in and checking out guests, making reservations, and responding to guest requests or complaints.
• Summarize and reconcile financial activity for the day including cash and credit transactions.
• Check financial records for accuracy.

General Service and Guest Care
• Drive the defined Elewana Guest Experience through attentive, intuitive, seamless and invisible service according to the property and company service standards set. Ensure all employees of the department are following this philosophy.
• Follow all guest service procedures as outlined in the training manual (eg. arrival, departure, group check in , wake up calls, welcome letters, collection of guest feedback cards.)
• Meet, greet, entertain and actively serve all guests when they are entering the Reception area.
• Collect all the information available on guests prior to arrival.
• Collect guest information while entertaining and serving guests, inform the supervisor / Head of Department and management to record and act on guest preferences.
• File. maintain and manage guest history.
• Report all guest complaints are reported to your Supervisor / Head of Department and Management immediately.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform Housekeeping procedures.

Product Knowledge:
• Know room rates, opening times, offering and prices for all outlets of the property (eg, restaurant , bar, gifts shops etc.).
• Know excursions and activities ( What do we have on offer, details, prices) for all properties to be able to explain and sell them to guests.

Financial:
• To strictly adhere to billing procedures and vouched information.
• Accuracy of FO reports.
• Assume responsibility for department keys, cost,losses and discrepancies.
• Provide an accurate financial report to the General Manager first thing in the morning daily.

General:
• To Produce a consistent, high quality product, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service consistent with the hotel’s policies & procedures in order to maximize guest satisfaction.
• To have a full working knowledge and capability to perform all duties and tasks in the assigned place of work to the standard of performance set. Note that standards are reviewed and changed on a regular basis reflecting change in trends, guest expectations and operating philosophies.
• Perform other tasks and assist in other departments whenever reasonable and deemed necessary by Management.
• To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability towards changing working hours and shifts according to the requirements of a 24 hour operation.
• To respond to changes in your job function as dictated by the industry, company or the hotel.
• To maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.

Your many talents will include:
• A love of computation numbers
• Basic Knowledge of Accounting principles
• Understanding of Resrequest (MICROS preferred)
• Proficient in Google use ( Gmail, Drive, Word and Excel)
• Balancing your life to manage sleep and play time
• Common sense approach.

Education:
• Diploma in Hospitality with Accounting background
• Proficiency in Computer Applications and other necessary computer programs
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Fluency in English
• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude even under pressure
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Professional attitude and appearance

Experience:
• 2 year + in Hospitality industry especially in Front Office or Hotel Management

Equal Employment Opportunity:
• Elewana Afrika Ltd provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regards to race, color, religion, gender, tribe, age, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or marital status.

Our offer:
• We offer attractive remuneration, benefits and career progression appropriate to your skills, qualifications and experience.


JOB DETAILS:
Job summary
• The Finance and Administration Manager position is crucial to the success of Jambo For Development integrated services. The position requires a high degree of integrity, professionalism, flexibility, and perseverance, as well as the ability to anticipate, identify and resolve accounting and management problems. We are looking for highly professional, enthusiastic, and energetic Finance Manager to support the ongoing activities of Jambo For Development.

• The primary role of the job is to oversee activities within the administration, finance, and accounting department, drive financial planning of the organisation by analysing its performance and risks, retain constant awareness of the organisation’s financial position, enhance financial control systems, periodic financial/management reporting and to manage the finance and accounting team
• Under the overall guidance of Jambo For Development board and direct supervision by the executive director, the Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for high quality and timely financial inputs and outputs to ensure the success of the objectives of Jambo For Development and our partners.

Duties and responsibilities
Finance and Administration Manager will have the following duties and responsibilities:
• Directing and managing all the transaction processing of the finance and accounting department
• Developing and reviewing financial policies and standard operating processes (SOPs)
• Preparation of project financial reports, JFD has multiple partners funding multiple projects thus the finance manager is expected to deliver timely financial reports to our partners.
• Preparing timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, and cash-flow management reports
• Develop and manage annual and multi-year budgets that are adequate for the
• organization’s needs including preparation of periodic budget forecasts.
• Liaising with internal auditor, external auditors, regulators and other third parties
• Managing and implementing internal audit findings
• Enhancing internal control systems within the organization
• Overseeing monthly VAT/ withholding tax returns and reconciliations
• Providing recommendations on how to improve the organization finance and accounting systems.
• In collaboration with the Project Managers, develop project projections, budget variance analyses, and financial risk management strategies and reports.
• Produce cash forecasts and monthly cash requests for our partners in Germany
• Ensure that monthly financial reports are submitted to partners by the given deadline
• Maintain an adequate voucher filing system to support/guarantee the sponsor reporting requirements in Germany and Tanzania.
• Following the accounting instructions of our partners in Munich for a 1:1 adaptation of the
• TZ figures/results for the German accounting system
• Ensure that procurement, time reporting, travel and financial policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff.
• Develop, improve, and document administrative procedures
• Maintain basic administrative systems for JFD, including information resources, general filling, electronic filling, personnel records, contracts and leases, subscriptions, insurance, e.tc.
• Any other duties that the job holder may be allocated from time to time.
• Controlling:

• Project controlling: Cost estimates for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and sponsor budgets available vs. actual YtD cost and check the required updates on a weekly basis with the JFD team for our “project sponsor overview or so-called bible”
• Balance control of all bank accounts and petty cash on a monthly basis.
• To supply monthly/yearly figures for the German financial reporting and explain differences.
• Prepare figures and details for the Jambo for Development annual report

Other responsibilities and skills:
• Online Banking incl. payments and bank withdrawals
• Perfect knowledge of Excel and be able to install new pivot lists for new analysis requirements.
• Support our team and our partners improving/simplifying reporting.

Competencies
Core Competencies:
• Take responsibility. Discretion combined with 100% honesty and trustworthy.
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the JFD values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Jambo For Development.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Be a good ambassador of Jambo For Development in sports, gender issues, HIV/AIDS
• awareness, and education

Functional Competencies:
• Organization and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships.
• Plans, coordinates, and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders to facilitate the provision of maximum support

Self-Management
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behaviour.

Required skills and experiences
Education:
• University Degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance role, 2 of which must be at a senior management level
• Qualified accountant preferably CPA and registered with NBAA
• IPSAS experience is preferred of similar system
• Sound knowledge of organisation finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
• Sound knowledge of TRA and tax matters, as well as staying abreast of all relevant regulations
• Good understanding of budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting
• Financial planning and reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, online quick book, and accounting systems


JOB DETAILS:

The Legal Services Facility (LSF) a registered non-government Organization (NGO) with Registration No. 00NGO/R2/00011. It is a basket fund created to channel funding on equal opportunity basis to organizations which are providing legal aid and paralegal services in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. These services assist individuals to claim their rights, redress grievances and protect their fundamental human rights.

The LSF manages a basket fund to which DANIDA and the EU are contributors. It operates as grant maker with the overall goal to increase access to justice through a legal empowerment approach, in particular for women and girls. Through implementing partners, a paralegal cadre of around 4000 is supported, organized in 184 districts based paralegal organizations.

Job purposes
To effectively manage a portfolio of grants and provide support to grant holders in order to facilitate the delivery of quality projects on time and on budget. S/he coordinates the administrative and financial aspects of grants, and grantees agreements by reviewing budget completeness, and coordinates post award actions. Is responsible for timely preparations of all payments and proper management of cash, entry of financial data in the GL, and bank related activities.

Reporting lines
Accounts & Finance Officer will report to Senior Finance & Grants Officer

Key responsibilities and tasks:
The main responsibilities of the Accounts and Finance Officer will include but not limited to the following:
Accounting and Finance
• Deal with banking and bank related issues including preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Maintain petty cash float and carry out all cash related matters.
• Raise journal and deposit vouchers on bank debit/credit advices and other transactions.
• Pre-audits, verifies, and processes employee expense claims reviewing rules for employee compliance.
• Prepare all payment, ensure payments to suppliers and payees (are well supported) and issued on time as presented.
• Ensure all payments receipts are received and attached to respective vouchers.
• Participate in LSF budgeting processes.
• Enter all financial data in the accounting system as required
• Assist in Preparation of financial reports and cash flow spread sheet on quarterly basis or as required by the management for decision making.
• Check staff working advances and maintain subsidiary ledgers for all staff working advances for control purposes and ensure that all working advances are accounted timely and properly.
• Facilitate other staff on financial issues e.g. budget management and provides assistance and training to others in the work unit.
• Prepare monthly salaries and statutory payments for all staff within the prescribed dates.
• Participate in audit processes including preparations, collaboration during the audit itself and in preparing audit responses.
• Monitor and fulfill all statutory and regulatory compliance as per Tanzanian laws and regulations. File all returns in accordance with the existing laws, dealing with taxation matters including VAT, cooperate tax, Withholding Tax and PAYE, Workers Compensation (WCF), Pension funds and Students Loan Board etc.


Qualifications: A combination of the experience, skills, and education listed below that provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience, Skills, and Education:
• Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience of working in a similar job in an NGO for at least 3 years.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Word
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience in budget review and monitoring with development projects
• Experience in budget analysis and cost controls in development projects
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with teams
• Ability to prepare presentations and reports
• Willingness to work and travel in all project areas
• Grants management experience is an added advantage

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

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