VSO Country Finance Manager vacancy-Zimbabwe 2016
Harare, Zimbabwe
Market Related
Permanent
Full Time, 40 hours per week
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
Working closely with and supporting the Country Director in effectively managing the finances (including budgets) of the Country Office, ensuring accuracy and deadlines met.
Be the lead reference point on all financial matters in the Country Office, including formulating financial strategic direction and supporting the Country Director to assess implications of financial issues in the short and long term.
Develop, maintain and review procedures for processing income, payments, payroll, monthly, quarterly and year end accounting, bank and cash management, advances and loans and financial policies relating to volunteers.
Ensure effective data and knowledge management of all financial data. Ensure a system is in place to manage debt and to track invoices on a regular basis.
Be able to advise on VSO insurance arrangements for the Country Office.
Ensure adherence to finance policies set globally and locally. Ensure that all staff members are aware of the policies .
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Essential:
Technical Accounting Expertise – Fully qualified Management Accountant (CMA), ACCA, ACA or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license with strong technical accounting skills.
Skilled finance manager with knowledge of financial management of restricted donor funding, reporting, procurement procedure, grant management, grant equipment, donor rules and regulations for non-profit organisations.
Experience of working in multiple foreign currencies and understanding of foreign exchange hedging.
Strong leadership experience in budget management (including project budgets), financial planning and analysis. Strong knowledge of internal financial controls and year-end procedure. Knowledge of Internal, External and Project Audit. Strong attention to detail. Understanding of international accounting standards.
This role is based in Zimbabwe on a national contract.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date
25 Apr 2016
Interview/Assessment date(s)
To be advised
Start date
As soon as possible