Joachim & Jacobs Attorney is an ultra-modern law firm with a thriving professional practice of experienced advocates and legal consultants based in the city of Dar.

The role of the Finance & Practice Manager shall cover the following areas:

•            Human Resource Management, Information Technology (IT), Office Administration and Premises Management
•            Finance; and Practice Development.

• Advise and discuss business operation and performance with the Partners of the Firm; and
• Supervise and coach all the staff reporting directly to the Partners of the Firm on a day-to-day basis.
• To manage all the employees’ personal files including but not limited to induction, contracts, grievances, disciplinary and absence (either health or holidays);

   

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  To manage recruitment including identification of vacancies, preparation of job description, advisement, interviews and assessment of candidates
• To evaluate all staffs’ appraisals and discuss with the Partners’ of the Firm on the same
• To supervise and ensure continuous professional development and trainings are conducted to employees;
• To ensure staff social activities are conducted from time to time;
• To ensure the Firm is in compliant with the Employment & Labor Relations Act, health & safety legislation amongst others;
• To ensure the Firm’s staff database, IT system. Accounting system amongst others are in place and all records are kept;
• To update and maintain all insurance policies;
• To develop and monitor procedures that ensure office security, control of disasters, recovery thereof and business continuity plans;
• To monitor the Firm’s property;
• To keep a register of fixtures and fitting and ensure they are properly maintained
• To maintain a file of property lease agreement and correspondences thereof;
• To negotiate with suppliers of the Firm as and when necessary;
• To ensure telephone, printers, computers, copiers and other office machinery are well maintained and used;
• To ensure office supplies (stationaries, legal papers, white papers amongst others) are constantly available for the employees’ use;
• To ensure appropriate virus protection, back up and disaster recovery procedures are in place and operational;

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• Completed CPA is mandatory
• Minimum of four years preferably in coffee industry or manufacturing and treasury is an added advantage
• Knowledge in SAP is critical to effectively perform

• Proven knowledge of financial analysis and strategy

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation

• Analytical skills

• Attention to detail

• Interpersonal skills

• Negotiation skills