ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Nafasi Art Space is a center that enriches human potential through contemporary art. A space for artistic education, exchange, inspiration ,and exhibition. It aims at improving access to and widening participation in the visual arts community, to be a center excellence that promotes the creativity and professionalism of Tanzanian contemporary artists.
JOB DETAILS
| Organization: | Nafasi Art Space |
| Job Title: | Finance Officer |
| Department/ Unit: | Finance |
| Reports to: | Finance Manager |
| Supervises: | – |
| Job location: | Dar es salaam |
OUR VALUES:
| Inclusivity | All people deserve equal access to arts education and presentation. Every artist should feel valued and respected. | |
| C | Creativity | Creativity and independent thinking should drive all our processes, it can be inspiration driven or problem driven. |
| I | Integrity | All conducts at Nafasi should demonstrate strong principles and accountability to our community and values. |
| G | Generosity | We value generosity of spirit, with an emphasis of compassion and overall kindness. |
| A | Authenticity | We should strive to understand and be true to our context, spirit, values and history, regardless of the circumstances. |
| C | Cooperation | We work together collectively and valuing everyone’s input in the pursuit of achieving our goals. |
Manage all financial operations including planning, budgeting, accounting and reporting processes. Ensure that Nafasi’s financial resources are effectively managed and used to support its mission and goals.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
| 100% | Accounting and Financial Operations:
● Maintain and improve bookkeeping and accountancy systems (both computerized and manual) including bank reconciliations, cash management, income and grant analysis, bank receipts and payments, purchase approval and record processes. ● Prepare the statutory accounts of the year-end audit and work with auditors on external audits. ● Provide regular monthly management financial information (including management accounts and cash flow forecasts) for the finance manager. ● Prepare and submit monthly statutory payments such as tax e-filing, nssf, paye and withholding tax. ● Prepare invoices and receipts for income and payments made by Nafasi. ● Safeguard all important financial documents in an easily accessible organized archive. ● Maintain and distribute petty cash and serve as primary custodian for Nafasi’s office. ● Ensure all staff expenses are disbursed timely and all supporting documents are retired. |
AREAS OF COMPETENCE
| Proficiency Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Expert | |
| 1 | Communication | ☐ | ❷ | ☐ |
| 2 | Professional Integrity | ☐ | ☐ | ❸ |
| 3 | Relationship Management & Team Building | ❶ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4 | Mentoring, Motivation and People Development | ❶ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5 | Adaptability & Change Management | ❶ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6 | Critical Thinking and Problem-solving skills | ☐ | ❷ | ☐ |
| 7 | Customer oriented | ☐ | ❷ | ☐ |
| 8 | Affinity to Corporate Culture | ☐ | ❷ | ☐ |
| 9 | Computer Literacy | ☐ | ❷ | ☐ |
| 10 | Financial Literacy | ☐ | ☐ | ❸ |
| 11 | Data analysis and Presentation skills | ☐ | ❷ | ☐ |
| 12 | Transparency and Accountability | ☐ | ❷ | ☐ |
| 13 | Self-Awareness | ☐ | ☐ | ❸ |
| 14 | Commercial Awareness | ☐ | ❷ | ☐ |
| 15 | Planning, Prioritization and Organizational skills | ☐ | ❷ | ☐ |
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
| ● Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field |
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
| ● CPA | |
| MINIMUM WORKING EXPERIENCE: | |
| ● 2 years of working experience | |
Job Code 001 3
| COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: | |
| 1. | Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). |
| 2. | Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Independent, self starter, makes informed decisions without constant direction |
| 3. | Proficiency in MS Excel (intermediate to advanced) and experience with accounting software |
| 4. | Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines, with a high level of attention to detail. |
| 5. | Strong ability to display negotiation skills, with empathy |
| 6 | Knowledge of and interest in nonprofits and the communities they serve |
| 7 | Deep knowledge of Compliance and regulations and ability to implement |
| 8 | Ability to strongly communicate and present (verbal, written, body language) fitting to a situation |
| 9 | Deep knowledge of Compliance and regulations and ability to implement |
DISCLAIMER
| The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time. |
APPLICATION DETAILS
| Interested candidates should share their CV/resume and a cover letter via email to:
• info@nafasiartspace.org • CC: peter@nafasiartspace.org • Application Deadline: 15th January 2025 • Expected Start Date: 01st February 2025 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. |