Finance & Grants Officer - Iringa
About the role
Supports financial administration, grant management, budget monitoring, reporting, compliance, subrecipient oversight, audits, and financial analysis for FHI 360 programs in Iringa. Responsibilities: - Monitor subawardee financial and management performance in the region while liaising with EpiC technical and program staff on technical performance. - Conduct regular site visits to subawardees to check compliance, follow up on special award conditions, and provide capacity-building support and coaching. - Review subawardee documentation, including monthly invoices, timesheets, receipts, and monthly program reports, and submit documentation to the EpiC Tanzania head office. - Prepare and manage the regional budget and track activities and expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets and workplans. - Prepare financial reports and other documentation in accordance with EpiC directives. - Perform or review bank, balance sheet, vendor, inventory, and other reconciliations as needed. - Assist in developing subawardee budgets and provide capacity-building technical assistance to subawardee staff. - Coordinate with the Finance Manager on audits and assist with implementing audit recommendations. - Support project procurement, including reviewing vendor selection analyses and ensuring adherence to procurement requirements. - Prepare project activity, pipeline, and budget reports in compliance with USG and FHI 360 standards. - Ensure timely closure and submission of monthly financial reports and other required financial reports. - Support the development of national and regional budgets for program activities in collaboration with program staff. - Review payments to ensure documentation and processes comply with FHI 360 cost principles. - Conduct compliance reviews and third-party confirmations for regional payments as assigned. - Review accounting transactions to ensure costs are charged to the correct codes before release to the accounting system. - Maintain an updated database of service providers across project intervention areas. - Review payment requests and attest to deliverables. - Educate relevant parties regarding programs, procedures, and eligibility criteria. - Document complex issues and clearly articulate written conclusions. - Maintain professional working relationships and interact with staff, officials, and executives. - Analyze moderately complex business operations and financial statements, determine compliance, draw conclusions, and make recommendations. How to apply: Submit an application letter, CV/resume, copies of certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. Apply online through the FHI 360 External Career Portal: https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Iringa-Tanzania/Finance---Grants-Officer--Iringa_Requisition-2026201526
Key requirements
- Financial management and grant administration
- Donor compliance and knowledge of USG and non-USG regulations
- Contracting and grants management principles
- Budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting
- Financial analysis and reconciliation
- Accounting and internal controls
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Spreadsheet and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Quantitative and analytical skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Strong written and oral communication
- Organizational and time-management skills