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Career Opportunity: Finance Manager at Educate! (Mwanza or Arusha, Tanzania)

 

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Educate!, an award-winning non-profit social enterprise and East Africa’s largest youth employment skills provider, is seeking an enthusiastic, systems-oriented, and analytical Finance Manager based in Tanzania (preferably Mwanza or Arusha).

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Position Overview

  • Job Title: Finance Manager
  • Employer: Educate!
  • Location: Tanzania (Preferably Mwanza or Arusha)
  • Industry: Non-Profit / Education & Youth Employment
  • Reports To: Head of Finance
  • Supervises: Finance Coordinator and Finance Officer(s)
  • Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
  • Posted Date: October 11, 2026
  • Application Deadline: November 10, 2026

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will act as the finance lead in Tanzania, directing day-to-day accounting and financial management functions, establishing sound control systems, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role supervises a team of three and collaborates across departments to ensure budget discipline, statutory compliance, and smooth non-profit operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Management & Oversight (30%): Provide leadership to the finance function, manage and mentor finance staff, advise programme leads on budgeting, liaise with banks/auditors/TRA, and coordinate with the Regional/Group Finance team.
  • Financial Reporting (30%): Prepare accurate monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, BVA reports), coordinate annual audits and tax return filings, and submit reports to regional leadership.
  • Financial Control & Accounting (20%): Maintain QuickBooks bookkeeping, oversee payroll, accounts payable, revenue, fixed assets, month-end closures, and ensure adherence to non-profit accounting standards.
  • Budget Management (20%): Guide annual and periodic budget preparation, input approved budgets into QuickBooks, track BVA variances, and deliver financial discipline training to internal budget holders.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce.
  • Professional Qualifications: Must be an active Member of CPA (T) / NBAA in good standing.
  • Experience:
    • 3–5 years of finance and accounting experience (audit, reporting, general ledger) within a non-profit environment.
    • 3–5 years of managerial experience leading finance teams and cross-functional collaborations.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides). Solid experience in audit coordination, TRA compliance, and budget variance analysis.
  • Core Competencies: Exceptional people relations, high integrity, problem-solving mindset, and strong organizational skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications directly through the official recruitment portal:

👉 Click Here to Apply via Educate! Greenhouse Portal

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