At Hand in Hand, we believe that poverty isn't just a lack of money—it's a lack of opportunity. Our vision is an empowered society driven by sustainable enterprises and job creation. By focusing on a philosophy of self-help, we provide the training and financial tools necessary for individuals, particularly women, to build independent, market-based economic activities.
This approach doesn't just raise incomes; it transforms lives by improving food security, education, and healthcare access across Tanzania.
The Role: Accountant (REF.NO: HTZ PA-01/2026)
To support our growing mission, we are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Project Finance Officer. This pivotal role ensures that our resources are managed with the highest level of integrity, allowing our field programs to operate seamlessly and transparently.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will oversee the financial health of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with both internal policies and donor requirements. Primary duties include:
- Responsible for all accounting processes and transactions and financial management relating to assigned projects; ensuring accuracy, timely data update and reconciliation.
- Ensure that invoices received relating to the projects reconciles to purchase orders, and matching receipts to purchase orders before forwarding for processing.
- Maintain an updated overall project Expense Posting Schedule to ensure there is sufficient liquidity before expenses are incurred.
- Prepare monthly financial donor and management reports, analyzing monthly project variances of actuals vs budgets, giving notes and advice where applicable.
- Offer professional assessment of financial matters relating to assigned projects and advice on ways of improving overall project performance.
- Carry out trial balance analysis to guarantee correctness of the balances, coding and transaction management
- Carry out analysis of quotations and expense requests from branches to ensure that expenses incurred are in line with contractual terms of the project.
- Undertake monthly analysis of project budgets to ensure they are relevant and reflect project implementation progress taking into consideration any expected changes and assumptions in the short-term forecasts.
- Receive, verify and approve payment claims and supporting documents.
- Prepare and submit projects reports for management and donors as per schedules for information and decision making.
- Verify and approve all bank reconciliations, stationery and fixed assets schedules from the branches
- Offer project financial management advice to Operations team including ways of improving overall project financial performance
- Support internal and external audit processes in relation to assigned projects and ensure audit requests are delivered as required.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Operations team, Finance team and all stakeholders
- Maintain safe use and custody of passwords for computerized accounting systems.
- In charge of all fixed assets posting, verify stationeries and review fixed assets schedules from the branches including disposal and monthly depreciation reports.
- Facilitate training and capacity building of staff on donor funding management.
- Maintain safe and proper record keeping by filling source documents, vouchers and any other supporting accounting documents for future references.
- Ensure that the organizations’ assets and resources are safeguard from financial loss through by maintaining strong internal systems and controls.
- Ensure effective supervision of staff including support to recruitment, coaching and mentoring, performance management, and timely handling of grievance and disciplinary issues. T21. Facilitate and document budget reallocations/revision.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a professional who combines technical expertise with a passion for community development.
| Requirement | Description |
| Education | University Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. |
| Professionalism | CPA (T) qualification and active membership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Tanzania. |
| Experience | At least 3 years in a similar role, specifically in grants management or auditing. |
| Skills | Proficiency in computerized accounting, high integrity, and bilingual fluency (English/Kiswahili). |
Why Work With Hand in Hand?
Joining our team means more than just a paycheck. You will be part of a four-stage empowerment model that:
Creates community groups for mutual support and saving.
Trains members to discover and develop small businesses.
Provides access to vital start-up finance.
Scales businesses to reach larger markets and optimize profits.
Note: We are an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage female candidates to apply and join us in our mission to empower women across the region.
How to Apply
If you are ready to use your financial expertise to make a social impact, we want to hear from you.
Submission: Send a cover letter and CV (merged into one document).
Reference: Cite Position and Ref No: HTZ PA-01/2026 (01).
Email:
careers@handinhandea.or.tz Deadline: February 8, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.