TechnoServe
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Description
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.
The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.
Position Overview
TechnoServe Zimbabwe is implementing Livelihoods programs in partnership with Anglo American, NESPRESSO and IFC. Based in Harare, the Finance position is critical to ensure compliance with the national legislation, donor requirements as well as TechnoServe’s policies. The position will support the Country and Program staff, working in liaison with the regional and the global finance team.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, you will:
Oversee the financial accounting function
Financial planning
Banking
Conduct the monthly close and year end close
Review of monthly payroll before submitting for approval
Compile management reports
Analyse burn rates; advise management on budget variance, drivers and
recommended adjustments
Manage donor relations
Prepare all donor reports
Maintain all donor contracts and advise Program Managers and Country Manager on compliance issues
Ensure all payments/activities are in compliance with donor rules and regulations as outlined in donor contracts
Prepare donor invoices and request for disbursement from the donor
Coordinate the budgeting process
Prepare annual and midterm budgets
Prepare proposal budgets for new business development in liaison with the Business Development, regional and global finance teams.
Management of the shared costs budget
Manage Compliance
Manage Internal and External Audits in liaison with HQ
Ensure compliance with the Zimbabwean legislation to assure the accurate and timely completion of all tax returns and reimbursements
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
Sub-award management- conduct pre award assessment and review
Office Administration support
Asset management
Fleet and Logistic management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance plus Masters in Administration/Management,
Full ACCA/CIS/CIMA is an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
4 – 8 years financial accounting experience preferable in an NGO environment
Working knowledge of donor compliance rules & regulations for the major donors (particularly DFID, EU & USAID)
Experience of working with and reporting to international donors, in particular, experience of managing multiple budgets at the same time
An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy, together with the ability to keep sight of the broad picture.
Excellent IT skills with experience of operating computer-based financial management systems. Competent to advanced level in Microsoft Excel.
We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.
With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.
We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.
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