Finance & Grants Officer - Mtwara
About the role
Supports financial administration, budget monitoring, grants management, subrecipient oversight, compliance, reporting, audits, and financial analysis for FHI 360’s regional programs in Mtwara. Responsibilities: - Monitor subawardee financial and management performance within the region in coordination with technical and program staff. - Conduct regular site visits to subawardees to check compliance, follow up on special award conditions, and provide capacity-building support and coaching. - Review subawardee invoices, timesheets, receipts, supporting documentation, and monthly program reports, and submit them to the EpiC Tanzania head office. - Prepare and manage the regional budget and monitor activities and expenditures against approved 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 with the development of subawardee budgets and provide financial capacity-building technical assistance. - 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 for compliance with USG and FHI 360 standards. - Ensure timely closure and submission of monthly and other required financial reports. - Support the development of national and regional program activity budgets with program staff. - Review payments for compliance with FHI 360 cost principles and required documentation and processes. - Conduct compliance reviews and third-party confirmations for regional payments. - 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 deliverables. - Educate relevant parties about programs, procedures, and eligibility criteria. - Document complex issues and clearly communicate written conclusions. - Maintain professional working relationships with staff, officials, and executives. 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/Mtwara-Tanzania/Finance---Grants-Officer--Mtwara_Requisition-2026201527
Key requirements
- Financial management and grants administration
- Donor compliance knowledge, including USG and non-USG regulations
- Contracting principles and grant and cooperative agreement management
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Internal control fundamentals
- Risk analysis and regulatory compliance
- Budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis
- Financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support
- Subrecipient financial oversight and capacity building
- Procurement compliance and vendor management
- Spreadsheet and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills