The LMC board seeks to recruit a qualified and competent person to fill the below described position.

This is a full-time position which involves working closely with the ELCT headquarters, Dioceses and partners in the implementation of various projects and programs.

Abbreviated roles are as follows but not limited to:

• Managing all LMC finances.
• Prepare the Annual LMC budget and present it to the LMC Board.
• Receive and disburse funds in accordance with LMC policies and regulations.
• Ensure book-keeping is maintained for all funds received and disbursed as per LMC policies and financial regulation.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports and perform financial analysis.
• Ensure that financial reports are audited by internal and external auditors.
• Ensure that all program funds are paid in accordance with LMC policy.
• Ensure that financial assets and other derivatives maintained by LMC are attended timely.
• Ensure that LMC financial assets are placed at a competitive rate with a highly secured market.
• Assist the LMC secretary in preparing for Board meetings and the Round Table
• Communicate effectively with LMC members on administrative and financial matters under directive of the LMC Secretary
• Attend other duties as directed by the LMC secretary.

• Should be a graduate with a master’s degree in finance/accounting/ or any other related field.
• Should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing finances with derivatives and administration.
• Should have written and oral communication skills, maintain professionalism at the workplace, ready to adapt to a busy working environment.
• Should have strong organizational and planning skills.
• Should have good report writing and presentation skills.
• Should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Should have a high level of integrity and good track record of outstanding performance skills in analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports.
• Should have experience working with church-based organisations, working across multiple sectors, programmes and projects.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken Kiswahili and English
• Interpersonal skills
• Relevant computer skills including profound use of MS Office
• Member of the ELCT and committed to the ELCT vision and mission.
• Demonstrate ability to carry out the responsibilities and able to adapt to national and international standards and practices.
• Live and serve in a way that reflects the values and expectations of ELCT.
• Willingness and ability to work within a consultative team environment.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Good sense of humour

Send your application letter, academic certificates and curriculum vitae with names of three referees and a recommendation letter from your Diocese combined as one PDF document before the application deadline.

The application letters should contain the address below:

Chairperson of Recruitment Committee Lutheran Mission Cooperation
P.O. Box 483
Arusha, Tanzania

• All applications MUST be sent by EMAIL to lmcrecruitment@elct.or.tz 
• Mention the applying position in the email subject headline (Accountant cum Administrator)
• The application should be in a single PDF attachment.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.