Finance and Administration Officer Zimbabwe

Job Summary 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Finance and Administration Officer at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust (ZADT). This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

General Job Description:

The Finance and Administration Officer position exists to provide support fix all ZADT’s finance activities. She/he implements (Finance) policies along the five pillars (finance and Administration, planning and control, audit, lCT and procurement) for the Trust. In addition, she/he provides (financial) advice. She/he oversees all Key Qualitative Indicators (KQls) and reports on a monthly basis to the Chief Executive Officer. Critical tasks for the Finance and Administration Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Driving the financial strategy, budgeting, audit and forecasting process;
• Preparation of complete accurate financial reports- management accounts, financial statements, annual reports, press
• Releases;
• Reviewing and improving on the overall financial integrity of financial systems and control environment for the Trust;
• Being in charge of salary and tax related issues at country level;
• Liquidity Management of the Trust;
• Promoting a culture focused on performance and strategic cost management:
• Monitoring perforl11anceand efficiency of the Trust;
• Overall administration function, procurement, asset and vehicle fleet management;
• At ease and effective in work situations requiring ability to orchestrate multi-task levels of responsibility effectively;
• Good communication, interpersonal, strategic planning , financial analysis, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills.
• Resourceful  in resolving emerging problems
• In liaison with the, Relationship Manager to review financial performance of the loans under the CREATE Fund

Qualifications and Experience required:

• At least 5 years microfinance/ banking experience of which 3 should be at similar level requirements, with:
• Accountancy Degree,
• Professional qualification, ACCA/ CIMA/ CIS. An MBA would be an added advantage,
• In-depth knowledge of the banking sector operations -Icluding methodologies, risk management and treasury
• management.
• Experience in financial management of agribusinesses will be an added advantage

She must also have

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full proficiency with MS Office software (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required
• Sound interpersonal skills that foster good working relationships
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• High level of negotiation, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Commitment to quality management
• High level of motivation, demonstrated analytical skills and ability to think creatively
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure,

To apply, applications should be emailed to: HRZimbabwe[at]snvworld.org

or mailed to 6 Caithness Road, Eastlea, Harare.

Deadline: 31st October 2013

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