Job Description

The Role
Finance Manager
Permanent, Full-time
Reports to:
The Finance Manager will report to the CBM Global Zimbabwe Country Director,
with a functional (dotted) reporting line to the CBM Global Finance Director.
Job Overview
The Finance Manager will be a key member of the CBM Global Zimbabwe Country
Team, responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and
reporting activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the efficient and
compliant financial management of the organization's projects and operations, in
line with in-country legislations, donor agreements and CBM Global financial
procedures. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Senior Leadership team,
the programme team, donors, and partners to maintain financial integrity and
transparency.
The position also promotes and controls adherence to in-country, donors and CBM
Global financial requirements by the projects implementing partners, and builds
capacity where needed.
Based: We welcome applications from those with the right to work in Harare,
Zimbabwe
Hours: Full-time
Salary range: The salary offered will be competitive, dependent on skills and
experience, We offer a local contract

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Duties
Financial management support to programmes
1. Set up and maintain strong control processes to ensure that financial resources
are used by partners in compliance with CBM Global financial policies,
standards, and procedures, and with specific donor requirements and contracts
and provide training/coaching as needed.
2. Work in direct liaison with the programme team and provide ad hoc reports as
may be required.
3. Prepare for and coordinate external financial audits and compliance reviews.
4. Perform periodic audits or spot-checks of partner financial management and
control systems.
5. Enforce partner delivery of timely, complete, and quality finance reports in line
with donors and CBM Global’s requirements; verify quality, and provide
feedback to partners. Maintain database of partner reporting records.
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6. Give immediate notification of (critical) finance issues and engage actively in
the resolution of these issues.
7. Monitors cash balances with partners.
8. Manage financial aspects of grants and projects, including proposal budgeting,
expenditure tracking, and reporting to donors.
9. Collaborate with programme teams to ensure proper allocation of resources
and adherence to grant terms and conditions.
Project planning
1. Conduct the financial and legal compliance part of partner assessments.
2. Oversee the development of the budget component of all proposals, ensuring
all costs are accounted for and maximum costs are recovered; hold authority to
sign off on the financial component of proposals.
3. Include finance capacity development measures into partner project proposals,
conduct training of Partner organizations in the financial management of
grants.
Country Team finance management and controls
1. Develop and manage the Country Team annual budget in coordination with the
Senior Leadership Team.
2. Manage the finances of the Country Team in line with CBM Global standards,
local regulations, and applicable donor regulations.
3. Monitor and analyze budget performance, providing regular reports and
recommendations for adjustments as needed.
4. Oversee day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable,
accounts receivable, and payroll.
5. Ensure that tax calculations, social security and other statutory contribution are
made in line with relevant CBM Global internal and national regulations.
6. Maintain internal accounting system and records and ensure reliability and
integrity of financial management information systems, documentation and
reports.
7. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly,
and annual financial statements.
8. Ensure that internal control procedures and donor regulations are adhered to
for all cash and bank disbursements, receipts, transfers and include
appropriate backup of supporting documentation.
9. Monitor costs versus budget, bank balances, cash balances and asset
purchases.
10.Ensure that any purchase, lease or sale of assets is done in accordance with
procurement guidelines and receives the required approvals.
11.Control and maintain a CBM Global country asset register and inventory, in line
with CBM Global or donor requirements, as applicable.
12.Organize and manage the annual audit of Country Team accounts and prepare,
manage and implement follow-up plans based on given recommendations.
13.Manage the preparation, circulation, filing and archiving of all accounting,
financial and contractual documents in conformity with CBM Global procedures.
14.Develop and update financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance
with best practices and donor regulations.
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15.Ensure compliance with in-country financial regulatory requirements including
statutory accounts, audit, tax filing, social security contributions, etc. and work
on other compliance matters with the relevant functions (1) Administration
function: CBM Global in-country registration and annual reporting to relevant
authorities. (2) Human Resources function: labour law.
16.Manage banking relationships (e.g., opening and closing of bank accounts)
Reporting
1. Submit timely and complete reports to the Country Director and CBM Global
Secretariat as per agreed timetable and in line with established reporting
requirements.
2. Provide regular budget monitoring reports (budget vs. actual expenditures) and
other financial reports to budget holders/stakeholders as required for periodical
analysis.
3. Regularly and proactively inform/update the Country Director on arising
financial issues with a potential impact on Country Team management.
4. Ensure compliance with in-country statutory accounting and reporting
requirements.
HR tasks in Country
1. HR Budgeting, Payroll, Benefits Administration.
2. Compensation.
3. HR Administration.
4. Recruitment.
5. Onboarding
Staff line management
Adequately resource the CBM Global country finance function in terms of staff
numbers, skills, and capacity and manage the country finance team based on
performance.
Additional Responsibilities
1. Actively participate as a member of the Management Team in the Country
Team.
2. Participate and actively contribute to learning platforms at the international
level within CBM Global upon request and make recommendations for
enhancements to relevant policies and procedures to create operational
efficiencies.
3. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Country Director or
Finance Director.
4. Prompt resolution of audit and critical issues.
5. Identify and mitigate financial risks by monitoring financial operations and
implementing risk management strategies.
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Safeguarding Responsibilities
Knowledge
Understands what safeguarding means for the teams / departments they manage
and the work they do. Understands power imbalances and ways in which
team/organisational culture may be reinforcing negative stereotypes and biases,
and the impact of these dynamics on the vulnerable and marginalised.
Skills
Leads teams to develop the necessary skills and expertise to undertake their roles
and responsibilities for safeguarding. Explicitly and visibly challenges power
imbalances, inequalities, gender bias and discrimination in organisational systems
and processes. Leads on organisational change within their teams to embed
safeguarding in their work and processes. Develops indicators and frameworks for
measuring how well teams are delivering on roles and responsibilities for
safeguarding. Creates organisational mechanisms which strengthen accountability
to communities, Members and donors on safeguarding.
Behaviours
Holds teams accountable for delivering on safeguarding standards. Articulates and
promotes the strategic importance of safeguarding in all aspects of the
organisation’s work. Demonstrates leadership in ensuring that staff, programmes
and operations are safe for all programme participants, staff and volunteers.
Key outcomes expected from this role
1. Strong internal controls and compliance with national regulations, donor and
CBM Global’s requirements are maintained.
2. Timely and accurate financial reports, both quarterly and year-end financial
reports from partners, and Country Team reports and year-end audited
accounts.
3. Cash balances at the Country Team are managed effectively and kept within
the defined target cash balance.
4. Country Team costs are managed effectively, being maintained within budget
limits and within set operational cost ratios.
5. Financial standards are complied with by partners and the Country Team; any
audit or critical issues are resolved expeditiously.
6. Development and management of annual budgets that align with the Country
Strategic Plan and CBM Global’s budget planning.
7. Successful coordination of external financial audits and compliance reviews.
8. Supervision and mentoring of finance staff, fostering a culture of
accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
9. Implementation of cost-effective financial management practices to maximize
resources for programmatic activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Person Specification
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All of the following requirements are essential, unless marked with a * when they
are desirable, and will be assessed from a combination of information provided from
the application form and interview process.
CBM Global welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and people
with lived experience of disability.
Experience And Knowledge
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior position ensuring effective
financial management, systems and controls.
• Experience in institutional grant management, particularly with an
international development or humanitarian organization would be
desirable*.
• Proficiency and proven experience in financial management, systems and
controls, including institutional grant management.
• Lived experience of disability an advantage*
Skills/competencies/personal qualities
• Commitment to the vision of CBM Global
• Good English communication skills (spoken and written English)
• Relationship building and employee coaching skills.
• Diligent, persistent with a can-do, positive attitude.
• Open, clear, and inclusive communicator.
• An effective team actor who is able to work diplomatically and with
sensitivity with individuals from a variety of cultures, professions, and
personal backgrounds.
• Ability to develop finance management capacity in others, and promote
the importance of solid financial controls internally and to partners.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Thoroughness and business acumen.
• Attention to effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform all tasks in a confidential manner.
• A self-starter and completer-finisher with excellent attention to detail
Qualifications, Trainings, And Education
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit.
• Advanced skills with MS Team and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiar with accounting packages.
Employee Benefits
• We offer flexibility and working from home arrangements.
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• As part of our commitment with inclusion, CBM Global aims to encourage
applications from people with disabilities and those with health conditions.
We have a comprehensive equality and diversity policy.

How to Apply

Closing date: The closing date for the position is 30th June 2024.
Please:
1. Click the button below to apply
2. Prepare your CV in English please, as you will need to upload it into our ATS system.
3. Download and complete the Application Form in English please, as you will need to
upload it into our ATS system.
4. No email applications will be considered. If you have any problems with the system,
please redirect them to our email address [email protected] with the
following format: Family Name First Name: (Finance Manager – Zimbabwe)
We also welcome informal enquiries, which should also be sent to the above email address

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