Job Description

Forum for African Women Educationalist Zimbabwe Chapter (FAWEZI)
Job title: Finance Manager
Deadline: 28 February 2024
Background
Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe Chapter (FAWEZI) is looking to hire a Finance Manager to join its team. FAWEZI’s mission is to provide opportunities for girls and women to develop skills, competencies and values that will make them productive members of the society. This is done in partnership with strategic partners, national government, Non- Governmental Organizations, educators, researchers and local communities to influence policy and practice, build public awareness and demonstrate best educational practice. The organization envisions an inclusive society in which all gender disparities in education are eliminated and girls and women are holistically empowered for socio-economic transformation. Its goal is to empower girls and women through quality education and training to give them necessary skills, competencies and values to be productive members of their societies.
Job summary
The core purpose of “Finance Manager” (FM) is to support the Executive Director (ED) in managing FAWEZI finances and property, ensuring financial stability and sustainability at FAWEZI, regular financial reporting, and superintending over logistics. S/He will, develop and analyse management accounting information to support effective decision making in the organisation. The Financial Manager will oversee financial monitoring at FAWEZI. S/He will maintain accurate and efficient financial records, prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information, document financial transactions by entering account information. S/He will be responsible for recommending financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

Reporting: The Finance Manager will report to the Executive Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key activities/Duties and responsibilities
 Leading the consolidation process for work plan budgeting and ensuring that the process is coherent and aligned with the overall program and expected deliverables;
 Overseeing the preparation of financial management reports;
 Ensuring the application of sound accounting principles and internal controls;
 Coordinating financial resource allocations in line with FAWEZI’s policies;
 Preparing consolidated project financial reports and ensuring timely submission;
 Reviewing and verifying payment requests, ensuring compliance with donor and FAWEZI policies and procedures;
 Analyzing reports and providing recommendations on future forecasts and planning;
 Monitoring and reviewing the financial and physical implementation of projects and
programs;
 Interpreting financial and accounting policies, budgetary controls, and management of financial and accounting methods;
 Reviewing audit reports, analyzing, reviewing, preparing audit responses, and ensuring follow-up and implementation of their recommendations for finance and administration;
 Monitor budget expenditure; and
 Providing technical input in identifying, developing and negotiating for funding proposals
for FAWEZI work.
 Maintain proper books of accounts on the basis of which financial statements that present a true and fair view of the financial affairs of FAWEZI shall be prepared
 Review any contract before signature and ensure compliance with applicable laws, FAWEZI policies and provisions of funding partner agreements.
 Maintain a Register of Fixed assets and bi-annually verify the existence of the assets in comparison with the record in the Register.
 Process tax declarations by due dates and ensure compliance with ZIMRA, NSSA National Employment Council declarations.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Master’s degree in accounting or related field from a recognized institution;
 Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from a recognized institution;
 Professional Qualification ACCA, CIMA, or ICAZ
 At least seven (7) years of working experience as a senior accountant/finance manager in a high-volume finance department.
 In-depth understanding of programmatic accounting (multi-level chart of accounts) for different funding partner grants.
 Strong Accounting skills; Conversant with the financial procedures and requirements of donor agencies and NGOs;
 Solid knowledge of, and substantive experience in using computerized accounting systems and ERPs.
 Experience with multiple donor-funded projects is highly desirable;
 Excellent skills in preparation of management reports;
 Analytical and attention to detail.
 Ability to work under strict deadlines and remain on track.

How to Apply

To apply
Interested candidates meeting the above specifications should submit their application letters, CVs (max 3 pages) with contactable referees to [email protected] clearly marked Finance Manager in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.