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Job Description Job opportunity – Accounting and Finance Officer Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

APPLICATION DEADLINE

- : 15 September 2026 Expected start date: 1 October 2026 Contract duration: Through 31 March 2027 , with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funding Background The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) receives funding to support research, training, and health systems strengthening activities in Tanzania.

- This includes funding through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S.

- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Tanzania to provide strategic information and health information systems (HIS) technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, as well as support for health sciences research through the U.S.

- National Institutes for Health (NIH).

- UCSF is recruiting an Accounting and Finance Officer through its affiliated international NGO, Global Programs , to support its Tanzania office in Dar es Salaam.

- This is a full-time position reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager .

- The successful candidate will provide accounting, procurement, payroll, and general administrative support to programs and projects implemented by Global Programs Tanzania.

- The position will also collaborate with the San Francisco-based Global Programs Operations team on finance and operational matters.

- Key duties and

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Under the supervision of the Finance and Operations Manager, the Accounting and Finance Officer will be responsible for the following: Accounting and finance Maintain and regularly update payment registers to ensure accurate and timely tracking of payments.

- Prepare and route financial documentation through DocuSign for review and approval.

- Maintain and manage office petty cash in accordance with established policies and procedures.

- Review and process invoices, payment vouchers, and advance requests, ensuring completeness, accuracy, reasonableness, validity, and compliance with applicable policies.

- Review travel and other advance requests and ensure timely liquidation and closure of outstanding advances.

- Coordinate with Human Resources to support payroll processing and related statutory remittances.

- Enter and maintain accounting transactions and supporting data in the accounting system.

- Review bank account activity and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

- Support the Finance and Operations Manager in preparing monthly financial statements and other financial reports as required.

- Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized finance and accounting records and files.

QUALIFICATIONS

- , experience, and skills Minimum

REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.

- 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting and finance, preferably within a non-profit organization and/or an organization implementing PEPFAR-funded programs.

- Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and working with financial data sets.

- Working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use, accounting and database applications.

- Ability to establish and maintain moderately complex filing systems and financial records.

- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work professionally and collaboratively in a multicultural and internationally based team environment.

- Fluency in both written and spoken [...]

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and supporting documents should be submitted by email to: [email protected] Applications must be received no later than 15 September 2026 . How to Apply for this Job No separate application link was provided.