This position is five months contract based in Watsomba/Mutare with possibility of extension subject to funding and/or performance.
A fast growing local NGO based in Manicaland, invites applications from suitably qualified and well-experienced persons to fill the position of Finance Officer. The position reports to the Programmes Manager.
Job purpose
The incumbent will collect, verify, process and file financial data and supporting documents; prepare and capture financial transactions into the system; prepare financial reports and facilitate financial audits.
Specific duties and responsibilities
- Prepare plans, budgets, financial statements and financial forecasts for the organization
- Develop management and financial reporting systems
- Petty cash administration and reconciliation of cash accounts and monthly of bank account
- Ensure that all financial records are properly filed, labeled and safely stored
- Maintain computerized accounting system for the management of programme expenditures
- Maintain separate accounting systems for the different project contracts
- Produce final accounts and audit schedules
- Ensure that debtors and creditors reconciliations statements are done monthly
- Ensure that all payments to supplies and / or projects in accordance with relevant project contracts
- Support administrative activities in relation to organisational resources management
- Carry out other duties and functions as may be assigned by the Programmes Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Preferably a Degree, in Accounting/Business Studies
- At least 2 years experience in financial accounting and administration
- Experience with a non-profit organisation is an advantage
- Independent and dynamic and capable of organizing his/her own work, trustworthy, confidential and pleasant as required at all times and good team player with good communication skills
- Proven experience with relevant accounting software packages (Pastel)
- Excellent Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Especially Excel)
- Ability to work to deadlines and sound knowledge of administration systems and processes.
To apply
Applications together with CV, and three traceable references, should be emailed to: henrieholman@yahoo.co.uk with a copy to lovemore79@gmail.com
Only short listed candidates will be responded to.
Application Deadline: 31 May 2013
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