Finance Officer – Clinton Health Access Initiative Zimbabwe

Finance Officer

Overview:

Finance Officer Role: The Clinton Health Access initiative in Zimbabwe is seeking to engage services of Finance Officer to support the day to day management of finance functions of the Zimbabwe Office.

 

The Finance Officer is expected to have analytical, time management and communication skills. The position requires a person who is motivated, efficient, organized and eager to learn and will support the Operations Manager to effectively manage country office finances.

 

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities
  • Ensure adherence to CHAI Zimbabwe Finance Manuals, and all statutory requirements
  • Accurately record daily transactions in cashbook and prepare monthly bank reconciliations statements for review by Operations Manager
  • Process payments and prepare cash and bank payment vouchers  for transfers, RTGS and other bank payment modes
  • Ensure that adequate supporting documentation is obtained before payments are processed
  • Assess and follow up on acquittals and any outstanding supporting documentation submitted
  • Receive and receipt liquidations
  • Maintain and reconcile the cashbook and other books of accounts in the Finance System (Excel and QuickBooks)
  • Maintain a filing system for all finance records and back system for financial records
  • Assist in monitoring cash balances to ensure funds are always available in-country
  • Maintain good cash controls, prepare petty cash form, and request additional cash as necessary
  • Support the annual external and/ internal audit process
  • Prepare journal vouchers for any adjustments
  • Undertake any other duties that may be requested by the Supervisor

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting related degree
• 1 -2 years working experienc
• In-depth knowledge of QuickBooks and MS Office (Excel, power point,etc)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications
• Experience working/living in resource-poor settings
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills

 

Advantages:

• Experience in working for an NGO or International development organization
• Experience project based accounting systems and procedures
• Experience in identifying and analyzing internal controls
• Ability to plan, juggle complex multiple priorities within restricted resources
• Ability to travel at short notice
• Willingness to work long hours

Finance Officer

 

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