Bioversity International Hiring Finance Associate, The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (ABC) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.
Through novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes, ensuring they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people in the face of a climate crisis. The Alliance is part of the CGIAR, a global research partnership dedicated to achieving a food-secure future. Please visit http://www.alliancebioversityciat.org/ for more information on the Alliance.
About the position
The Finance Associate is part of a dynamic Alliance team based at the Tanzania country office. The position works in close collaboration with Operations, HR, and PLANS teams, contributing to the effective operation of the ABC office in Tanzania. Reporting to the Country Office Administrator, the individual is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate registration and analysis of transactions, as well as maintaining robust treasury operations in compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements. Under the guidance of the Country Office Administrator, the incumbent works closely with the Country Representative, project leaders, and the leadership of the hosting entity.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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- I’d like you to oversee the effective running of banking operations, ensuring that all bank/cash accounts are duly reconciled and balances are maintained for seamless office requirements.
- Please make sure payments and liquidated expenses are documented, posted, and stored in accordance with institutional financial procedures and GAAP.
- Work closely with PLANS, administrative, and HR teams in Tanzania to ensure timely processing of payroll, statutory returns, and payments in accordance with ABC policies and procedures.
- Work as a country focal point responsible for institutional and project Audits, ensuring timely submission of Audit information, compliance with audit requirements, and timely implementation of audit recommendations.
- Ensure effective cash flow management by working closely with various business units to ensure adequate cash resources for the smooth operation of alliance activities in the country.
- Ensure accurate and efficient preparation of annual operational, personnel, and capital budgets, including the collection and feedback from relevant parties.
- Ensure the accurate and timely posting of financial transactions into the UBW ERP, in line with ABC’s financial policies and procedures.
- Ensure continuous analysis of TB accounts (including inter-company accounts) to enable the complete and timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports to the regional office.
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional accounting certification, e.g CPA, ACCA, CIMA, is an added advantage
- Strong proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken
- At least seven (7) years of proven work experience in finance in an international organization, including budgeting, accounting guidelines, and financial management of projects
- Strong knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and procedures relevant to not-for-profit organizations
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with other national and cultural backgrounds
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong client service orientation
- High degree of integrity and transparency
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, ability to handle complex financial and budgeting systems including excellent knowledge of Excel and ERP systems
- Knowledge of IFRS
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a nationally recruited position based in Arusha, Tanzania. The contract will be for a one-year period, subject to a probation period of three (3) months, and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
This position is graded at the BG 06 level, with a minimum basic salary of 2,608,634.00 Tanzania Shillings in a scale of BG01 to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including insurance, retirement plans, staff training and development, paid time off, and flexible working arrangements.
The Alliance offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits; we believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
Applications
Applicants are invited to visit https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/ to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include the reference number Ref: RFP300774 – Finance Associate as the position applied for. The application and CV should be saved as one document, using the candidate’s last name and first name for ease of sorting.
Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts
Applications closing date: 15th September 2025
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply:
Job type: Full-time. To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Or https://bioversityinternational.zohorecruit.eu/
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