Manager - Finance & Accounting

Department:

Advisory

Job type:

Permanent

Closing date:

15-Oct-15

Location:

Dar es salaam

Reference Number:

128-TAN00012

The Company

PwC firms (www.pwc.com) provide industry-focused assurance, tax
and advisory services to enhance value for their clients. More than
195,000 people in 157 countries in Firms across the PwC network share
their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives
and practical advice.

PwC Tanzania invites applications from qualified candidates for the
position below:-

Manager - Finance & Accounting

Roles & Responsibilities

Undertake business development through active identification of leads, conversions of leads to expressions of interest, proposals and engagements
Managing Finance, Accounting & Operations projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects as per required standards
Identifying and addressing client or management needs: build, maintain, and utilize networks of client or management relationships; manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets
Managing risks within the standard PwC’s global policies and procedures
Identifying and applying appropriate costing techniques to a range of situations
Understanding the finance and broader business strategy of clients
Ensuring engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and WIP management
Contributes to the development of new methodologies or approaches to address client or PwC needs
Acting as trusted business advisor with client through knowledge sharing, technical expertise and project management
Manage, coach, develop and mentor staff and project teams

Requirements

Job Specific Requirements:

•First Degree in Finance/ Business Administration/ Accounting/Procurement/ Development Management
•MBA/MSc (with Finance/ Business Administration/ Procurement) is desirable
•ACCA or CPA (Qualified) or other accredited Accounting qualification

Job Experience:

•Atleast 5 years’ experience in a combination of following areas: Public Financial Management, Public Procurement, Development Management and general consulting in a professional service environment
•Experience in reviewing of costing and cost management systems
•Financial analysis and modelling
•Demonstrate experience in advising organizations on improving efficiency and effectiveness in transaction processing, close and consolidation, budgeting and forecasting, and internal and external reporting
•Experience in assignments on shared service and outsourcing, finance transformation, performance management, financial systems optimization, and talent management
•Experience in utilizing business intelligence and performance management software tools
•Experience in identifying, obtaining and processing critical data (e.g. benchmarks)
•Experience in internal and external reporting, people and organization structures, performance management, budgeting and forecasting capabilities,cash flow optimization and the use of capital and, building and maintaining cost-effective controls.
•Experience in identifying and addressing client needs, building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement, communicating value propositions, managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections, and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials.
•Experience in building and maintaining relations with senior level clients and management
•Demonstrate leadership skills and experience handling and leading projects and diverse teams
•Ability to deliver on business growth targets
•Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities

Job Knowledge Requirements:

•Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the following industries – Public Sector, Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies and International Development Agencies (IDAs).
•Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable.

Job Related Skills and Competencies:

•Flexibility in approach to meeting goals as a team manager
•Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients
•A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships
•A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meet client expectations
•Strong computer and IT User skills and technical depth
•Project management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
•Demonstrate creativity and innovation
•Presentation, communication and facilitation skills
•Adapting and responding to change 

Additional Information

If you are keen on growing your career, please visit www.pwc.com/tz/careers and apply online.

Shortlisting will begin immediately once your application is received

 

[Apply online]