Finance Officer (Internal Advert)

Title

Finance Officer (Internal Advert)

Location

Harare

Type of Contract

Fixed Term Contract

Deadline

07/10/2022 (Expired)

About

Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a not-for-profit human development organisation which is registered as a Trust under the Zimbabwe Deeds Registries Act (Chapter 20:05). ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high impact integrated health interventions with local communities while working with and strengthening existing institutions.

The Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe women (DREAMS) Program aims to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among OVC, OVC caregivers and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe. The DREAMS program is being implemented in priority high HIV burden districts in Zimbabwe. ZHI’s primary role is to deliver a comprehensive curriculum on HIV prevention, gender norms and social asset building targeted at AGYW in school, out of school and their sexual partners at community level. ZHI’s core thrust in the DREAMS Program is to keep girls and young women HIV Free through supporting them to; Stay in school; Prevent early pregnancies; Prevent sexual violence; Access Post violence care; Reduce child marriage. DREAMS provides a comprehensive, multi-sectoral package of core interventions to address key factors that make girls and young women particularly vulnerable to HIV. These include structural factors, such as gender-based violence, exclusion from economic opportunities, and a lack of access to secondary school. DREAMS layers multiple interventions at once so that AGYW are surrounded with critical support to keep them safe from HIV and other risks.

Basic Function

Working under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer’s primary role is to support the Finance Department with standard fiscal operating procedures linked to: financial reporting, financial record keeping; preparation of the monthly financial reports; processing of travel and general procurement related invoices, claims, advances etc.; as well as the preparation of monthly VAT claims. S/he shall also serve as a support to the Finance team in terms of establishment of vendor accounts as well as partaking in necessary vendor liaison linked to procurement exercises undertaken by the ZHI Office. S/he shall conduct general financial functions as requested in support of the maintenance of an updated and easily accessible filing system as a result of fulfilling the above duties.

Job Description

Work closely with the Finance and Operations team to ensure smooth operation of all financial matters; Ensure that all financial data for the office is recorded in the financial system accurately, timely and completely; Ensure the integrity and quality of the data in the financial database. This includes and not limited to reviewing, analysis of the various general ledger accounts and alert relevant staff of any irregularities; Reviewing petty cash for the district offices and ensuring timely replenishment; Ensuring that all transactions are adequately authorized and properly supported; Assist with ensuring that all month-end entries are captured in the accounting system; Initiating payments for processing in the accounting and banking systems; Compiling of monthly VAT claims for submission to USAID or other donors; Sending of payment confirmation to the Administration team and following up on invoices and receipts for processed payments; Perform monthly review of receivable accounts and follow up on long outstanding advances to ensure timely reconciliations and recommend appropriate action in a timely manner; Provide technical assistance and capacity building to technical staff, including interpretation of policies, setting up of systems and resolution of outstanding issues; Assist with the preparation of month-end close reports; Conduct other general finance office functions as may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

A customer-friendly attitude and an ability to cope with work-related stress; Proven proactive skills in identifying cost savings, cost avoidance and efficiency opportunities; Ability to develop effective work plan and priorities in order to meet business objectives; Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal customers and other stakeholders; Demonstrated knowledge in pricing, contracts negotiations, conflict resolutions, policies and procedures; Good analytical, numerical and mature problem-solving skills; Ability to adapt easily to changing needs and patterns of work; Excellent report writing and documentation skills; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Demonstrated experience in working with Accounting Packages such as Pastel, AccPac, Quick Books or any other Accounting Software; Ability to manage and work under pressure with minimal supervision; Good team player, positive attitude, flexible mind, comfortable in working in a multi-cultural setting; Strong sense of ethics, integrity, credibility, and respect for diversity; Ability to communicate effectively with staff and management with diplomacy and firmness.

Qualifications and experience

BAcc/BCom/BTech degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, coupled with 3-5 years post qualification relevant experience; Graduate of ACCA, CIMA, ICSA, SAA, IAC or any other relevant professional qualification with 3-5 years post qualification will be relevant; Familiarity with U.S. Government grants or other donor funded programs; Contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds will be an added advantage.

Application Procedures

Step 1: click here to complete the job application form.
Step 2: Submit your CV and application letter via email to recruitment@zhi.org.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

Statement

During the application process, ZHI will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. ZHI is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical handicap or financial ability.