Family Aids Caring Trust (FACT)
DUE: 30 SEP 2023
Family Aids Caring Trust (FACT) is a Christian national development NGO based in
Zimbabwe. It implements sustainable development initiatives to improve people’s livelihood,
Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH), HIV Prevention, HIV and AIDS care and support as well as health activities. FACT seeks the services of the following.
Reporting to: Senior Finance Officer
Location: Mutare
Purpose of the position
The Finance Officer will be responsible for the
implementation of effective and accountable financial and asset control systems. He /
She will be responsible for capturing transactions in pastel, processing payments,
preparation of bank reconciliations and ensuring supporting documentation is properly constituted and filed.
Roles and responsibilities:
Process payment requests and writing of cheques upon receipt of approved and
complete documents.
Ensuring that all accounting information, and transactions are captured on time and
correctly in accordance with FACT Financial reporting standards.
Support Senior Finance officer in providing required information to clear and process
outstanding bank reconciliation items on time.
Assist Senior Finance Officer in preparation of monthly Financial Reports to USAID
and forwards for approval and submission to FOM.
Ensure payment packages have proper supporting documents in compliance with
policies and donor requirements.
Preparation of VAT schedules, monthly submission of VAT Claims and supporting
documentation.
Provide technical assistance and capacity building to finance Assistants and other staff
members, including interpretation of policies, setting up of systems, trouble shooting
and resolution of outstanding issues.
Experience and qualifications
B Com (Hons.) Accounting/Bachelor of Accounting.
Studying towards a professional qualification e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or CA will be an
added advantage.
A minimum of three (3) years post qualifying experience in management of programs
funded by the USAID as well as managing finances for other donors.
Has in-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations.
Conversant with Pastel Evolution accounting package.
Compliance related experience is an added advantage.
TO APPLY
STEP 1: CLICK HERE and complete the form not later than 30 September 2023 COB.
STEP 2: Send a detailed CV to hr@fact.org.zw
Background checks will be done for successful candidate to ensure child
safeguarding and protection in all our work. FACT commits itself to protecting
children whom its staff, volunteers as well as outsiders may get into contact with. The
organization is mandated to serve the best interest of all children through protection
from abuse, harm and exclusion, child participation and development in all its
programs.
FACT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in terms of race,
tribe, place of origin, political opinion, color, creed, gender, pregnancy, HIV/AIDS
status or, subject to the Disabled Persons Act [Chapter 17:01].
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be notified.