VACANCY: Director of Finance at Good Samaritan Foundation
Good Samaritan Foundation of Tanzania (GSF) was established as a corporate body and registered in Tanganyika in 1961. It was planned for the construction of the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) for healthcare, teaching, and research. KCMC is one of the four Zonal Consultant hospitals in Tanzania, formally established in 1971 under the Good Samaritan Foundation (GSF), owned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT).

The Director of Finance will lead finance functions, including accounting and general ledger, financial/management/regulatory reporting, forecast and budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, annual/periodic audits facilitations, taxation, finance systems, grants/funds management, and treasury. The person will be responsible for preparing and implementing financial strategy, policies, procedures, and financial controls, ensuring the achievement of institution-wide financial objectives and stability. S/he will ensure internal controls are effectively in place and functional while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Terms of Engagement:

• Duration: Three Years (3), renewable
• Salary Scale: Special/Government Salary Scale

Entry Qualifications:

• Holder of a Master’s Degree in Accountancy/Financial Management/Business Administration/Economics or its equivalent from any recognized institution of higher learning
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA(T)) professional registered with the NBAA as an Authorized Certified Public Accountant

Working Experience:

• Must be a Citizen of Tanzania
• Minimum eight (8) years of working experience in a reputable organization, with at least five (5) years at the managerial level
• Experience working with the Government and national/international development partners is essential
• Experience with Christian religious institutions is an added advantage
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software