Jobs in Tanzania: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) October, 2018
DAR ES SALAAM STOCK EXCHANGE PLC EXCITING
DAR ES SALAAM STOCK EXCHANGE PLC EXCITING
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
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The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) was established in 1996 as a company
limited by guarantee without share capital. DSE changed to a company limited by shares and
was self-listed in July 2016.
The principal activity of the DSE is, among others, to provide a platform for trading, settlement
and depository of listed securities and facilitate companies to raise capital via issuance of
shares and bonds. Nafasi za kazi siko la hisa
In order to enhance its governance and operational efficiency, DSE is looking for ambitious
and motivated candidates with integrity and experience to fill the following positions:
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Position Purpose:
The CFO is mainly responsible for the planning, co-ordination and control of all financial,
accounting, and administration activities of the DSE.
Key Duties:
Key Result Area (KRA-1): Finance Management
(i) Manage the Finance and Administration functions and activities.
(ii) Prepare and review budget guidelines and other policy documents.
(iii) Monitor revenues flows and expenditure trends.
(iv) Ensure that financial resources are utilized properly.
(v) Keep the DSE informed of Tax legislation and ensure that tax obligations involving the DSE and its staff are fulfilled. (vi) Facilitate the auditing of the DSE books of accounts by both the internal and external auditors. (vii) Oversee implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DSE strategies.
(v) Keep the DSE informed of Tax legislation and ensure that tax obligations involving the DSE and its staff are fulfilled. (vi) Facilitate the auditing of the DSE books of accounts by both the internal and external auditors. (vii) Oversee implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DSE strategies.
Key Result Area (KRA- 2): Planning and Co-ordination
(i) Plan, control and co-ordinate all financial and administration activities of the DSE.
(ii) Coordinate preparation of budget and strategic plans.
(iii) Coordinate preparation of periodical and annual accounts of the DSE (in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Key Result Area (KRA-3): Budgeting
(i) Plans, directs and co-ordinates the planning and preparation of annual budgets and
submit to the CEO.
(ii) Prepare and submit DSE PLC budgets for the Board’s approval in consultation with
the DSE PLC CEO.
(iii) Review financial budgets and cash flow projections.
(iv) Ensure adherence to budgetary processes and procedures
Key Result Area (KRA-4): Reporting and Related Affairs
(i) Supervise preparation of financial reports and tax returns.
(ii) Ensure that management accounts and other financial data are available, accurate,
concise and up to date.
(iii) Establish and maintain in accordance with accepted principles, all financial records
and related documents of the DSE.
Key Result Area (KRA-5): Administration.
(i) Oversees preparation and review of administrative policies and procedures
(ii) Supervise and ensure availability and allocation of office space, maintenance of office
inventory and insurance cover for DSE assets.
(iii) Ensure the application of the DSE’s financial policies and procedures.
(iv) Provide technical guidance and training to subordinates.
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Holder of Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent;
Certified Public Accountant – CPA (T) or equivalent qualification.
Required Professional Qualifications
Must be registered with NBAA as Approved Accountant;
Securities Markets Certification will be an added advantage. Nafasi za ajira DSE
Relevant Work Experience
Minimum of seven years, five of which should be at managerial level in a reputable institution.
Required Skills & Competencies
Analytical Skills: IT Knowledge Management, Financial Management, Systems
Understanding and Processing.
Finance and Administration Skills: Financial Planning, Regulations and Compliance, Risk
Management and Financial Markets.
Remuneration:
Competitive remuneration package will be offered as per the DSE pay scales.
Mode of Application
All interested candidates are required to apply by attaching to their application: current
curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic certificates, full addresses including contact phone
number, email address and two reference letters from referees who can testify to the applicant
academic abilities, working experience and character.
Applications should be sent
Chief Executive Officer,
Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC
14th Floor, Golden Jubilee Towers, Ohio Street
P. O. Box 70081
DAR ES SALAAM
