Finance Officer

Position Overview Educate! the largest youth skills service provider in East Africa, is seeking a Finance Officer to join our team in Tanzania. We are looking for a detailed-oriented and proactive professional to support the financial operations of our Tanzania office. The Finance Officer will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, processing transactions in QuickBooks online, reconciling accounts, enforcing financial controls, and managing accounts receivable. Additionally, they will train staff on finance procedures and compliance. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel, and a commitment to maintaining financial integrity in support of Educate!’s mission to impact youth.

What You’ll Do🌟

Financial Record-Keeping & Transaction Management (50%) Accurately post all financial transactions into QuickBooks or any other accounting software used by Educate!. Prepare and enter journal vouchers while ensuring proper coding and documentation. Reconcile ledger accounts and review bank statements to prepare journal entries. Follow up with the Finance Coordinator to ensure daily posting of payment vouchers and accountabilities. Generate and review daily transaction posting reports to ensure accuracy and completeness. Complete all monthly postings and reconcile accounts by the 7th working day of the new month.

Compliance & Financial Controls (20%) Maintain detailed records of supporting documentation for all payment transactions. Ensure all staff accountabilities align with Educate!’s financial policies, including the Common Cost framework. Verify completeness of all vouchers before posting, ensuring all necessary attachments are included. Identify and flag any policy compliance issues to the Finance Manager for corrective action. Enforce internal financial controls and ensure adherence to Educate!’s financial procedures.

Accounts Receivable & Reconciliation (20%) Track and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable before closing the monthly report. Manage staff advance accounts in QuickBooks, ensuring timely review and reconciliation. Provide staff with regular status reports on outstanding advances and accountabilities. Ensure returned balances from staff are correctly recorded and deposited in the bank. Reconcile accountabilities against advances before posting to prevent partial accounting.

Training & Staff Support (10%) Support onboarding of new staff on finance procedures, systems, documentation and accountability requirements. Provide day-to-day guidance to staff on the correct use of finance forms, supporting documentation and accountability processes. Respond to routine finance queries and follow up with staff to resolve documentation or accountability gaps. Support Finance-led training and feedback sessions by identifying recurring compliance or process challenges and sharing practical guidance with staff. Escalate recurring or significant compliance and process issues to the Finance Coordinator or Finance Manager for follow-up.

Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with 1–2 years of practical experience in accounting or finance. Skilled in QuickBooks and MS Office, especially Excel, with a strong eye for detail to ensure effective financial controls. Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage tasks effectively and maintain accuracy. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others. High level of integrity and a proactive approach to solving problems, with a consistent focus on delivering results. Eager to make a real impact and grow in a dynamic environment. Fits our Five Culture Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here

What We Offer

A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team. Competitive salary based on experience. Learning & growth opportunities

Application Process : Rolling basis, interviews happening soon!