Job Description

The vision of Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is Solidarity in Action. We are a politically independent membership-based organization working in Norway and in more than 35 countries around the world. Founded in 1939 as the labour movement's humanitarian solidarity organization, NPA aims to improve people's living conditions and to create societies that are more just and more democratic. NPA's international work covers three core areas: Humanitarian Disarmament, Democratization and Just distribution of power and resources and Humanitarian Action and Crises Responses

NPA in Zimbabwe is working with partners on long-term development, human rights and grass root organizations in the Development and Humanitarian Cooperation (DHC) Programme and clearance of landmines in the Department of Mine Action and Disarmament (DMAD) Programme.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Officer (SFO) with strong financial, HR, Administration and grants management skills to join the Zimbabwe Programme. SFO will play a key role in performing and leading in budgeting, compliance & Grants Management and Reporting, Compliance with Donor Rules and Regulations. The SFO shall report to the Program Manager as well as to the Finance Manager.
This is a national position, based in Mutare with national and regional travel as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Oversee all accounting financial matters, including maintenance of general ledger, balance sheets, payments and payroll requirements.
 Daily quality control of costs to ensure these are eligible according to donors and NPA requirements.
 Ensure NPA and donor policies are adhered to.
 Ensure the program adheres to statutory requirements related to all tax issues.
 Ensure that Finance Officer is updating the finance system on daily basis.
 Monitoring budgets versus expenditure reports for multiple grants.
 Oversee the production of monthly management information pack (BVA, forecast, balance sheet, accounts reconciliation.)
 Management of cashflow requirements of the program.
 Prepare budgets, interim and final reports in accordance to NPA and donor requirements.
 Facilitate all the external audits of the program.
 Training of finance and non-finance staff.
 Ensure that there is a transparent cost allocation system in place.
 Supervise day to day functions of the Finance Officer.

Qualifications and Experience

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
• HND/Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or financial management
• 3-5 years’ proven experience working in senior financial accounting role.
• Sound and good understanding of local labour and tax laws
• Working experience in international NGO or the donor sector (preferably knowledge and experience managing funds from NMFA, NORAD, GFFO, FCDO, PMWRA etc.
• Ability to build strong, credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with strong influencing and persuasive skills
• Computer literacy and ability and willingness to learn about accounting packages and systems
• A clean class 4 driver’s license
• Working knowledge of the Unit 4 (Agresso) Accounting Software or any other cloud-based accounting system.

Desirable
 Fluency in spoken and written local languages
 Ability to work independently, be proactive and make decisions as required
 Flexibility in terms of working hours which may include working after hours and/or weekends
 Knowledge or appreciation of Zimbabwe context in terms of political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region
 Ability and willingness to travel regularly, at times at short notice, locally, regionally and internationally

Key Attributes
 Excellent leadership skills with the ability to achieve results through others
 Strong and capable leader
 Structured, accurate and efficient
 Ability to cope under pressure and flexible to handle changing priorities
 Large capacity for work
 Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances
 Culture-sensitive, diplomacy and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

For more information about NPA, please see our website at https://www.npaid.org/Our-Work/ or visit us on Facebook or Twitter
NPA is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
To apply, email full CV with traceable references to [email protected], closing date is 6 March 2024

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