108 Job Opportunities At ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited

ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act 2002 (No. 93819) of Tanzania and an affiliate of ASA International (www.asa-international.com), one of the largest microfinance companies in the world. We are hereby inviting qualified citizens of Tanzania to be part of our team for the following positions.

108 Job Opportunities At ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited

ASA Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer who requires dynamic, loyal and committed young men and women who have passion for people’s socio-economic development to fill in the following positions for immediate appointment.

Position: Chief Finance Officer (CFO) – 01 Post

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement preparation and analysis and ensure the financial statements are prepared in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policies.
• Provide advice and counsel to direct reports, senior managers and others relating to broad scope of responsibilities noted above. Provides financial analysis to a wide range of assignments, often under tight deadlines, to support numerous business processes and initiatives.
• Ensure the company-wide implementation of superior accounting, financial reporting and financial processes and internal controls. This includes developing appropriate processes, procedures and tools to ensure that deficiencies are identified and corrected in a timely fashion.
• Evaluate on an ongoing basis the accounting system, so that it reflects an accurate assessment of the operating revenues and expenses of the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal / Government regulations, including taxation.
• Evaluate on an ongoing basis the purchasing system in coordination with department heads so that acceptable controls, approvals and time frames are responsive to the requirements of the organization and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team providing leadership and input to management peers regarding the financial implications of all major business decisions.
• Manages annual operating and capital budget process, through review with senior management and Board. Assists with the annual business planning process.
• Directs insurance portfolio for all property and casualty insurance, workers compensation, employee health and welfare benefit programs, player disability and contract guarantee insurance, etc.
• Manage relationships with bankers, auditors and league officials, as appropriate.
• Responsible for cash management system, including daily cash management and cash forecasting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related subjects.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) is a MUST.
• MSc/MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years professional experiences as CFO or relevant role is a MUST.
• Preferably Experience in working with NGOs/Financial Institutions/Banks/Consultancy firm.
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g., SAP).
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.

Position: Internal Audit Officer (IAO) – 02 Posts

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports required by the CEO of ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited and Group Internal Auditor of ASA International and submit them on time.
• Perform internal audit activities in accordance with the internal audit manual branch audit check list to help provide assurance that applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies & procedures are complied with judiciously.
• Analyse data obtained for evidence or deficiencies in controls, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations and management policies or procedures.
• Conduct operational, financial and compliance internal audits.
• Evaluate financial and operational procedures to assure that adequate internal controls are present.
• Identify, assess and evaluate the organizational risk areas, make appropriate recommendations for improvement of accounting controls and accounting procedures.
• Prepare Internal audit reports of findings and recommendations for management and submit to Internal Audit Manager and send to ASAI
• To be the responsible person in arranging, managing and maintain documentation of the Internal Audit section.
• To be the responsible person in the integrity and efficiency of Internal Audit related matters.
• To maintain excellent communication with the Audit Manager of ASA Tanzania and Group Internal Auditor of ASA International (ASAI) Headquarters on all tasks and projects.
• To have regular field visit for auditing purposes at least 12 days per month and to report field activities to the Chief Executive Officer of ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited and Dhaka Bangladesh.
• Prepare monthly consolidation report of audit department on time & send to ASAI Group Head of Internal Audit.
• Accomplish day to day activities regularly and on time.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related subjects.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) is an added advantage.
• MSc/MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years professional experiences as Auditor or relevant role is a MUST.
• Preferably Experience in working with NGOs/Financial Institutions/Banks/Consultancy firm.
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP)

Position: Finance Manager-01 Post

Job Responsibilities:

• Check and reconcile the fund transfer from Head Office to Branch Office, Branch Office to Head Office daily basis.
• Maintain fund register and e-pesa register daily basis.
• Collect the bank reconciliation statements from each branch along with bank statement.
• Check the bank reconciliation of each branch monthly basis.
• Check and reconcile the M-pesa balance daily basis.
• Prepare the bank reconciliation of each bank account of Head office.
• Check the online transfer from Head Office to Branch, Branch to Head office and send the online documents to respective branch.
• Record the all-fund transfer transactions into system on daily basis.
• Check and prepare the bill summary of the transition.
• Prepare monthly fund reconciliation report and Reason of Mismatch report.
• Check cash balance with system report and trial balance.
• Check the branch fund report daily basis in the system.
• Prepare the budget annually and make budget variance between actual and budget monthly.
• Preserve all documents duly in the file.
• Provide info and documents to Dhaka Office when they require.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related subjects.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) is a MUST.
• MSc/MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years professional experiences in Accounting role is a MUST.
• Preferably Experience in working with NGOs/Financial Institutions/Banks/Consultancy firm.
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP).

Position: Financial Compliance Officer-01 Post

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitoring business operations for compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Works with the organization’s management and employees to identify compliance risks and then create policies and implement plans to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Operating with a high degree of integrity and fairness, strive to maintain a balance of impartiality and fairness while promoting compliance excellence.
• Help develop and deliver training programs to increase understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance policies and ethical conduct within ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited.
• Developing, implementing and managing an organization’s compliance programs.
• Coordinating with Bank of Tanzania and other regulators.
• Planning, implementing and overseeing risk-related programs.
• Creating and coordinating proper reporting channels for financial compliance issues.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related subjects.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) will be added advantage.
• MSc/MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years professional experiences in Finance role is a MUST.
• Preferably Experience in working with NGOs/Financial Institutions/Banks/Consultancy firm.
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP).

Position: Accounts Officer – 01 Post

Job Responsibilities:

• To maintain all petty cash on daily basis. Making monthly report and posting data on system on timely manner.
• To maintain and record keeping books of accounts and reconcile the Accounts on timely manner.
• Respond to enquiries from the Chief Financial Officer and ASAI Team resulting financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Liaison with the respective government department, submitting return, and maintain proper compliance with them.
• Handle the company tax, pay tax and other withholding tax.
• Ensure and handle external and internal audits.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Ensure monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with the other departments in the organization to support overall department goal and objectives.
• Monitor and analyze departmental work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• To maintain liaison with the bank and financial institutions regarding loans and assist the controller in the daily banking requirements.
• To have frequent visit to different branches when and as necessary.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting. Finance or related subjects.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an added advantage.
• MSc/MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years professional experiences in Accounting role is a MUST.
• Preferably Experience in working with NGOs/Financial Institutions/Banks/Consultancy firm.
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP)

Position: Loan Officers (LO’s) – 100 Posts

Job Responsibilities:

• To build and maintain a substantial and high-quality loan portfolio.
• To conduct members recruitment and screening.
• To orient clients to the particular loan products and services.
• To make groups in all working days in a week, minimum Total clients will be 350.
• Make a regular contact with the groups and clients in field.
• To process loan applications, verify client’s income generating activities (IGA) and other related.
• Collect instalments from the clients in groups on regular basis and on time.
• To manage loan disbursements and monitor & collect loan repayments.
• Verify client’s Guarantor’s house and other necessary documents.
• To provide quality and good customer service to clients.
• To accomplish day by day activities as required.
• To accomplish all the documentations for the day as required.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Diploma/ Advance Diploma/bachelor’s degree/Masters.
• Experience is not required but will be an added advantage.
• Willing to work in field level.
• Willing to relocate.
• Ability to work independently at minimum supervision.
• Sensitive to operational risks, self-initiative and decisive with high standard of integrity.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and to demonstrate good negotiation skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Position: Accounts Manager-01 Post

Job Responsibilities:

• Check and prepare daily transactions bill before payment and adjustments.
• Check the daily temporary advance register.
• Check the physical cash count with cash denomination daily basis.
• Check the WHT or VAT on applicable items.
• Check the online and Cash transfer from HO to Br. bank account and Br. to HO bank account.
• Check M-pesa transactions from HO to Br.
• Check all journals with general ledgers and trial balance of AMMS system.
• Prepare monthly reporting pack as per trial balance and general ledgers.
• Prepare bank reconciliation of each bank account and fund reconciliation from HO to Br. and Br. HO.

• Calculate the city service levy and prepare Return of HO & all branches.
• Prepare Debit Voucher Credit voucher and Journal Voucher in the AMMS.
• Prepare the monthly reporting pack on 8th day of the following month and send to Dhaka Office review purpose.
• Prepare the Payroll Sheets monthly basis as per HR documents.
• Prepare the PAYE & SDL, LAPF, PPF, SSF and HESLB report monthly basis and submit to respective authority within timeline.
• Prepare staff loan interest schedule monthly basis.
• Prepare the fixed assets Register and Fixed assets Schedule monthly basis.
• Prepare Rent Schedule for each branch.
• Prepare the monthly WHT summary, SDL & PAYE summary and SDL return.
• Calculate monthly interest of ASAI loan and other loans. Check interest Fx loss or gain with ASA Interest book quarterly basis.
• Preserve all documents duly in the file.
• Check the chart of accounts for new GL code opening and check the link of the reporting pack.
• To provide info and documents to Dhaka Office when required.
• To provide and fill up the funder’s requirements.
• To provide all info and documents to TRA or Tax consultant.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related subjects.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) is a MUST.
• MSc/MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years professional experiences in Accounting role is a MUST.
• Preferably Experience in working with NGOs/Financial Institutions/Banks/Consultancy firm.
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP).

Position: IT & MIS Manager – 01 Post

Job Responsibilities:

• Give support to all branch operations related with system and IT infrastructures.
• Support all branch mobile transactions need for M-PESA Operations.
• Give support, advice and solutions to the tablet problem that might arise to staffs (Loan Officers) during performing office activities.
• Visit branches for monitoring making sure all ICT policy are followed and maintained accordingly.
• Assist the department of IT with overall responsibilities of ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited to diagnose and resolve problem with printers, copier’s fax-machines and networks.
• Perform system diagnosis, repair and updates to ensure data integrity and reliability of automated task.
• Interface with users (responsible staff) to identify computer related needs and provide approval software/hardware support. Assist in typing.
• Ensure ant-virus software is always updated and sharing necessary information with users (staffs) potential risks.
• Provide help desk and on-site technical support of both hardware and software.
• Provide necessary instruction/information to the staff (accessing computers) on the use of computer application and system.
• Ensure routine backups are performed as outlined by the back-up and restore manual.
• Generate various reports as required and as may be instructed.
• Ensure day to day administrative activities are undertaken to maintain database in a full operational stable state.
• Undertake system monitoring and turning to ensure optimum performance.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining relevant systems documentation including creation of policy.
• Reviewing and maintaining efficient and effective database back-up procedure to enable the provision successful and accurate backup so that any data can be restored quickly and efficient.
• Maintain adequate security of data by implementing, monitoring and audit appropriate secure policy.
• Installing AMMS software, visiting branch, resolving IT related problem appropriate secure policy.
• Actively contributing and participating in all disaster recovery processes.
• Assist the staff in identifying and implementing system improvements.
• Administer database platforms and associated systems efficiently and effectively to ensure ASAMTL is meeting its business requirements and goals.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Graduate in Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar relevant field.
• Previous working experience as an IT for 5 years.
• Previous experience in help desk support will be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of a variety of IT systems, databases and applications.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols and LAN/WAN configuration.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and repairing complex IT issues.
• Any relevant additional certification (CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ etc.) will be an advantage.
• Well conversant with Ms Office Package, Excel

Renumeration:

• Attractive salary package will be offered relating to competencies and experiences.

General Requirements for Applicants of All Posts.

• Application Letter.
• Curriculum Vitae enclosing details of Work experience, skills and with postal and telephone contacts of Three Referees.
• One passport size photograph attached in CV.

Mode of Application

Applicants who consider himself/herself competent with the above-mentioned position, please send your application to [email protected] Or you can drop your Application in Our Head Office at Plot No. 87, Msese Street, Kinondoni Road Dar-es-salaam before 1700HRS on 15th February 2022.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted for interview. No phone calls are allowed for inquiry. No allowances will be admissible for interview