Exciting Career Opportunity: Assistant Finance Officer (Internship) at Mott MacDonald – Tanzania
Join a Leading Global Consultancy and Make an Impact in Education!
Mott MacDonald, through Cambridge Education Tanzania Limited (CETL), is offering an exciting internship opportunity as part of its Shule Bora project. This six-month internship (extendable for an additional six months by mutual agreement) is designed to provide recent graduates with valuable hands-on experience in financial management within a large-scale, government-led education programme.
Position: Assistant Finance Officer (Internship)
📍 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
📄 Contract Type: Fixed-Term Internship (6 months, with possible extension)
⏳ Work Pattern: Full-Time
Role Overview:
As an Assistant Finance Officer, you will gain first-hand exposure to financial operations within an international development programme. You will support key financial processes, ensuring smooth financial transactions and compliance with policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Assist in preparing bank reconciliation statements and ensure timely approval and submission.
✔ Manage petty cash and perform regular reconciliations to maintain accurate cash balances.
✔ Record financial transactions in the applicable cash or bank books.
✔ Maintain up-to-date financial records for review and submission to the UK head office.
✔ Support cash payments and disbursement processes, including per diems, and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation.
✔ Assist in compiling vendor lists and preparing vouchers for batch processing.
✔ Prepare payment vouchers and cheques to ensure prompt settlement of invoices.
✔ Ensure all financial transactions comply with audit requirements, including necessary approvals and documentation.
✔ Assist in tax compliance, particularly with withholding tax regulations.
✔ Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Candidate Profile:
📌 Nationality: Must be a Tanzanian citizen.
📌 Education: A minimum of an Upper-Second Class degree (or equivalent) in Finance or Accounting.
📌 Experience: Fresh graduate or up to two years of experience in finance or accounting.
📌 Skills: Proactive problem-solving, strong time management, and excellent communication skills.
📌 Passion: A demonstrated interest in improving education and contributing to national development.
📌 Language: Fluent in spoken and written English.
About the Shule Bora Project:
Shule Bora is a UK Aid-funded, government-led education support programme that enhances education quality in Tanzania. The project focuses on:
✅ Improving learning outcomes for all children.
✅ Supporting girls’ transition to secondary school.
✅ Ensuring children’s safety in and around schools.
✅ Enhancing access to quality education for children with disabilities.
The programme collaborates with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) and President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) to implement scalable, inclusive, and sustainable education solutions in nine regions.
Why Join Us?
At Mott MacDonald, we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. We foster a culture that values unique perspectives and encourages innovation. Our agile working policy allows for flexibility and trust, ensuring a productive and fulfilling work experience.
How to Apply:
📩 Interested candidates should apply online via the link below:
👉 Click Here to Apply
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