Vacancy Announcement: ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited
Overview
ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act 2002 (No. 93819) of Tanzania and an affiliate of ASA International (www.asa-international.com), one of the largest microfinance companies in the world, is inviting qualified citizens of Tanzania to join our team. We are an equal opportunity employer seeking dynamic, loyal, and committed individuals with a passion for people’s socio-economic development to fill the following positions for immediate appointment.
Job type Full-time Job
Assistant Corporate Secretary (1 Post)
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in organizing, preparing agendas for, and taking minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs).
- Deal with correspondence, collate information, and write reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to relevant company stakeholders.
- Contribute to meeting discussions as required and advise management on legal, governance, accounting, and tax implications of proposed policies.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action.
- Liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.
- Take responsibility for the health and safety of employees and manage insurance and property issues.
- Develop and oversee systems to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, legal, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall department goals and objectives.
- Assist in coordinating system, compliance, and other audits as required.
- Assist in handling and managing disciplinary procedures and cases, initiate corrective actions, liaise with relevant parties, and ensure follow-up actions.
- Assist in identifying and mitigating risks to which the company may be exposed.
Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:
- Must possess a Law degree with professional experience.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication skills, written and oral, at all levels of the company.
- Ability to make sound judgment calls independently when presented with difficult decisions.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in a law firm practicing corporate and commercial law.
- Preferably experience working as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and cases litigation.
- In-depth knowledge of Microfinance Laws and regulations will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, but also as part of a motivated team.
- Well conversant with MS Office packages.
Remuneration
Attractive salary package will be offered relating to competencies and experiences.
General Requirements for Applicants of All Posts
- Application Letter.
- Curriculum Vitae enclosing details of work experience, skills, and postal and telephone contacts of three referees.
- One current passport-size photograph attached in CV.
Mode of Application
Applicants who consider themselves competent for the above-mentioned positions should send their applications to [email protected] or drop their application at our Head Office at Plot No. 87, Msese Street, Kinondoni Road before 17:00 hrs on 06th July 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls are allowed for inquiries. No allowances will be admissible for interviews.
