Job Description

Zvitambo is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary public health research institute with the mission of helping children survive and thrive through research. We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care to conduct research and provide technical support and education to reduce the burden of malnutrition and infectious diseases, and give children a good start in life. Zvitambo is registered as a non-profit company with the Ministry of Justice, and operates from a head office in Harare, and a field site in Shurugwi.

Zvitambo is looking for an energetic and committed Finance officer to support both urban and rural research studies.
We are looking for a hands on, meticulous and results driven team player to join our Finance Team as Finance Officer. We value diversity and challenge discrimination.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Accountant, the Finance Officer’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Effectively managing project accounting: i.e. monitoring progress of the project against its budgeted workplan.
2. Reviewing requests for the procurement of goods and services to ensure compliance with Funder guidelines.
3. Providing financial guidance and advice to team leaders and program staff to ensure greater financial prudence and decision making.
4. Maintaining books of accounts: Capturing transactions to the general ledger and on a monthly basis reconciling cashbooks, clear cash advances, reconciling and clearing balance sheet accounts to zero, accruing for expenses in their correct spend period in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
5. Contributing to monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reports.
6. Maintaining award files: a separate file for each grant agreement or sub grant, subsequent amendments, budget modifications and approvals including financial reports.
7. Identifying accounting and financial record-keeping processes that can be improved and making recommendations.
8. Identifying risks and suggesting ways that minimize their occurrence.
9. Maintaining timesheets for all project staff and charging their correct percent effort per year to the project.

Qualifications and Experience

Financial Qualifications:
• Must be a holder of a Degree in Accounting or its equivalent or Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, CIMA, ICSA, SAA, IAC or an Internal Audit qualification.

Experience and Skills:
• Proven solid work experience spanning at least 3 years in an NGO environment.
• Solid experience and knowledge of general accounting procedures and regulations.
• Experience using financial software
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong time management skills
• Hands on experience in Sage X3 or any ERP system is an added advantage.

How to Apply

How to apply:

Please email your application to [email protected] with the subject heading: Application for Finance Officer. Please include a cover letter, CV, and other supporting documents; it is preferable if this can be combined as one PDF document.

The closing date for applications is June 11 2024. This post will commence in Q3 of 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.

By submitting your personal information, you consent to Zvitambo holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. Zvitambo reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

Zvitambo is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force.