Finance and Admin Officer at FHI Tanzania (July 2026)
FHI Tanzania—Food for the Hungry International Tanzania—is a newly established international NGO dedicated to holistic community transformation.
Finance and Admin Officer
FHI Tanzania
Arusha
Organization: FHI Tanzania
Position: Finance and Admin Officer
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Application deadline: 4 August 2026 at 18:00 EAT
Interview dates: 10–12 August 2026
Expected starting date: 20 August 2026
About FHI Tanzania
FHI Tanzania—Food for the Hungry International Tanzania—is a newly established international NGO dedicated to holistic community transformation.
As the Tanzania affiliate of KFHI (Korea Food for the Hungry International), FHI Tanzania works alongside local communities to promote sustainable development and child-focused community transformation.
The organization’s identity and culture are guided by Christian values. FHI Tanzania serves all people with dignity and respect, regardless of their faith or background.
Position summary
Guided by FHI Tanzania’s core values of Faith, Empowerment, and Recovery, the Finance and Admin Officer will play a key role in supporting the organization’s financial and administrative functions.
The position involves managing day-to-day financial transactions, monitoring grants and budgets, and ensuring compliance with Tanzanian tax laws, donor requirements, internal financial controls, and FHI financial policies.
The officer will also provide essential administrative support, including procurement processing, office logistics coordination, asset register management, and human resources documentation support.
The Finance and Admin Officer will work closely with the Designated Supervisor and programme teams to promote effective stewardship of resources, accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities
- Financial management and reporting
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping and properly file financial records and supporting documents.
- Manage daily financial transactions and enter financial information into QuickBooks or Odoo.
- Complete monthly financial reconciliations.
- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor organizational cash flow.
- Manage petty cash and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
- Prepare and process payroll and statutory deductions.
- Support the preparation of organizational and programme budgets.
- Assist with grant reporting and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and internal financial summaries.
- Liaise with banks, auditors, and donors on financial matters.
- Compliance and internal controls
- Ensure compliance with Tanzanian tax regulations, applicable statutory requirements, donor conditions, and FHI financial policies.
- Support statutory compliance activities, including preparing documentation for relevant filings where applicable.
- Maintain and promote strong internal financial controls.
- Train staff on financial procedures and promote accountability and transparency across the organization.
- Procurement and administration
- Manage procurement administration, including quotation comparisons, purchase documentation, and vendor records.
- Review procurement documents to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Support the maintenance of the organization’s asset register.
- Provide support with human resources documentation.
- Coordinate office logistics and support general office administration.
- Perform other operational and administrative duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience, preferably within an NGO.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks or Odoo.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with Tanzanian statutory compliance requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
- A CPA or ACCA qualification will be considered an advantage.
Safeguarding
FHI Tanzania is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment. All employees must comply with the organization’s safeguarding policies.
Interested candidates should complete the application through the following Google Form:
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Curriculum vitae of no more than two pages.
- Cover letter of no more than one page.
- Highest educational certificate.
- Professional recommendation letter.
- Recommendation letter from a faith leader.
How to approach this opportunity
Before applying for Finance and Admin Officer at FHI Tanzania (July 2026), review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert before 4 August 2026 at 18:00 EAT.
- For finance roles, highlight accuracy, reporting tools, cash handling, compliance, risk control, and measurable results.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
Tailor your CV before applying
For Finance and Admin Officer at FHI Tanzania (July 2026), align your CV with the location and role context: Arusha, Tanzania.
Questions to prepare for
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Describe your experience with financial accuracy, reconciliation, reporting, or cash handling.
How do you ensure compliance and reduce errors in financial work?
Give an example of a report, system, or data you used to improve decisions.
How would you handle a difficult customer, loan, or recovery case professionally?
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Finance and Admin Officer at FHI Tanzania (July 2026) position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in jobs. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to FHI Tanzania—Food for the Hungry International Tanzania—is a newly established international NGO dedicated to holistic community transformation..
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Financial management and reporting Maintain accurate bookkeeping and properly file financial records and supporting documents. Manage daily financial transactions and ent.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of 4 August 2026 at 18:00 EAT.
Thank you for considering my application.
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