Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE Assistant Accountant
REPORTS TO Finance Manager

About CNFA
CNFA is a US-based nonprofit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods in the developing world by empowering the private sector through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity, Food Security and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Services; (3) Economic Resilience and Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical Assistance. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened linkages to markets. CNFA has worked in Zimbabwe since 1999 to enhance agricultural productivity through input supply systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Processing of payments to vendors.
• Review and process employee advances and acquittals.
• Processing of statutory obligations e.g. Zimra and NSSA
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with other accounting tasks

Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Proven accounting experience
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in engaging with statutory bodies (e.g. Zimra)
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Degree in accounting
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Ability to speak and understand IsiNdebele and/or other languages spoken in Matabeleland North is preferred.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates especially women are encouraged to send their applications. To apply please send cover letter and CV to [email protected] with “Assistant Accountant” in the subject line.
Applications close on 28 March 2024