Job Description

Finance Assistant: Local NGO
Deadline: 29 February 2024

Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager
Duty Station: Harare

Key relationships
Internally: Programme staff, Finance and Administration staff, Training centre staff
Externally: CBOs, NGOs, communities, clients, banks, international stakeholders and networks

Duties and Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities
• Add financial information to the system.
• Attend meetings with the finance department and the entire organization, occasionally helping with financial reporting to managers and senior executives.
• Inform the appropriate authorities of any unsettling findings or suspicions of misconduct.
• Help the Finance Manager regularly create and update financial reports.
• Socialize and adhere to the organization’s financial policies and procedures.
• Participate in budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper filing and safekeeping of the organization's financial records.
• Updating tax and other statutory obligations of the organization
• Actively prepare for and participate in various audits that the organization may be subjected to.
• Respond to inquiries and offer support to customers, clients, and stakeholders as necessary.
• Suggest modifications or upgrade to boost precision, effectiveness, and cost savings.
• Manage the organisation’s assets and ensure that they are well accounted for

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
- ​Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
-​Working towards the attainment of a professional course would be an added advantage
- ​At least 3 years working experience in a similar role
- ​Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- ​Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- ​Good team player with flexible approach and ability to work creatively on own initiative
- Person of integrity

How to Apply

To apply
Applications CLEARLY MARKED FINANCE ASSISTANT with full contact details, accompanied by comprehensive curriculum vitae, should be sent by email to: [email protected]

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be responded to. The incumbent should be prepared to start as soon as possible.