World Vision is hiring a Finance Officer – Mobile Money Disbursements to support financial operations within its humanitarian programs in Tanzania. With over 75 years of experience serving vulnerable children globally, World Vision operates in nearly 100 countries and is committed to transforming lives through impactful financial management systems.

This role focuses on mobile money disbursement management, financial reporting, risk control, and stakeholder engagement. It is ideal for candidates searching for Finance Officer jobs in Tanzania, particularly within the NGO and humanitarian sector, with experience in mobile payments and donor-funded projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Mobile Money Disbursements & Cash Management (60%)

Review payment schedules and verify supporting documentation before processing transactions
Resolve missing documentation issues promptly to prevent delays
Ensure timely uploading of mobile money payments onto the platform
Reprocess failed or rolled-back transactions in line with policy
Confirm all payments are created and approved in the system before disbursement
Process daily mobile money disbursements
Conduct weekly reconciliations to identify and resolve failed transactions
Maintain proper filing and storage of mobile money documentation
Ensure sufficient mobile money float is available for disbursements

Reporting & Analytics (5%)

Provide trend analysis on mobile money usage and beneficiary payment patterns
Ensure accurate allocation and reconciliation of mobile money balance sheet accounts

Risk Management (20%)

Monitor unusual transaction patterns and escalate suspected fraud cases
Support investigations with reconciled data and transaction histories
Contribute to mobile money risk assessments
Assist in implementing audit recommendations within required timelines

Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement (15%)

Train staff on mobile money procedures, documentation, and fraud prevention
Develop SOPs and reference materials for disbursement processes
Collaborate with service providers to resolve technical issues
Work with program teams to verify beneficiary lists before payments
Recommend process improvements to reduce transaction failures and delays

Requirements / Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance or accounting, preferably in NGOs or financial institutions
Experience managing donor-funded projects
Knowledge of SunSystems is an added advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong planning and organizational skills
Customer care and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships across teams

Benefits:

Not specified

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply through World Vision’s official recruitment channels. Ensure your application clearly demonstrates experience in mobile money operations, financial management, and NGO finance systems.

Note: Only local applicants are accepted.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates regardless of background. As a Christian humanitarian organization, successful candidates are expected to align with World Vision’s core values and code of conduct.