CHAI Zimbabwe – Finance Officer
CHAI Zimbabwe , Finance Officer for The Clinton Health Access Initiative in Zimbabwe
CHAI 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
– 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
Minimum Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting related degree
– 1 -2 years working experience
– 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
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Application deadline: 21 June 2013