Vacancy: Finance and Administration Officer

Applications are invited from suitable, qualified and experienced individuals to fill in the above mentioned position that has arisen within Zimbabwe Civic Education Trust (ZIMCET). ZIMCET is a registered NGO that was set up in 2000 to advance an informed, peaceful and confident Zimbabwean society, aware of its rights, duties, responsibilities and obligations, through full participation in socio-economic, political and cultural development.

Duties/Responsibilities
- To prepare cash flow statements and programme income and expenditure accounts timely
- To prepare income and expenditure budgets in conjunction with other programme members
- To supervise all accounting, bookkeeping, banking and reconciliation related thereto
- To maintain asset registers
- To prepare financial reports for the Board and the donors
- To prepare for and coordinate the external audit
- To prepare accounting procedures manuals and other administration manuals and implement the systems and procedure with adequate and effective check and control design
- To ensure cost effective procurement, prudent treasury and value for money expenditure
- To manage all matters related to proper financial management of ZIMCET’s affairs and meet the requirements of donor-funding organizations for reimbursement
- Supervision of staff in the Finance and Administration Department.

The Finance Officer will report to the Director of ZIMCET.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

Prospective candidates must have the following:
- A minimum of a first degree in Accounting or any related qualification from a reputable institution
- A higher qualification will be an added advantage
- Membership of an accounting body will be an added advantage
- At least three years experience in a similar position within the NGO sector
- Ability to work under pressure
- A team player
- Excellent communication skills

To Apply
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV and certified copies of certificates and must be addressed to The Director and sent to zimcet@mweb.co.zw

Remuneration and related benefits will be shared only with short listed applicants.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Application deadline: 29 April 2013 (close of business)

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