Local NGO
DUE : 11 DEC 2022
A local NGO seeks to recruit a Finance Assistant. Under the overall guidance of the Executive Director and direct supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for financial accounting and providing maximum support to ensure impact of the projects through supporting and coordinating financial matters supporting the operations of the organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities
– Maintains the general ledger and initiates all financial data entry into the accounting system
– Managing payments, debtors and creditors for the organisation and reconciling the receivables and payables accounts timely
– Assist in the preparation of budgets and monitoring project expenditure to ensure all expenditure is allowable and allocable
– Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual financial reports in line with the requirements of the organisation and its partners
– Take part in the preparation for desk audits, compliance visit checks, project audits and the institutional audit
– Prepares and timeously submit statutory returns (ZIMRA, NSSA)
– Assist the administration department in the maintenance of fixed assets
– Manages the daily treasury of the organisation
– Assist the Finance Officer and MEL Officer in validation monitoring
– Undertakes other duties as required
Required Skills and Experience
– A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a complete professional qualifications such as CIS, ACCA, CIMA
– Knowledge of accounting procedures and experience using MS Excel, Pastel and Belina payroll
– At least 2 years of experience working in a busy accounting environment
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities
– Honesty, ethical and hard working
– Excellent team player with an ability to quickly establish credibility internally and externally.
– Pay attention to detail
– Fluency in English required (written and verbal). Knowledge of Shona and Ndebele is an asset.
– Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Qualified people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you meet the qualifications and would like to be considered for the position, please send your 3 paged CV with 3 contactable references and a letter of motivation stating why we should hire you and the value that you will add to the organisation with the email subject line “FINANCE ASSISTANT” to zwrecruitstaff@gmail.com
Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.