Zimbabwe Cricket is seeking to recruit a Finance and Administration Manager. The individual should be a leader with the ability to implement strategy, solve complex problems and be able to motivate their direct reports.

Overall Job Purpose

The Finance and Administration Manager will lead the day-to-day functions of Zimbabwe Cricket’s financial accounting and administration activities. The Finance and Administration Manager has a responsibility to maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting and financial records in compliance with regulatory requirements and to coordinate a responsive and efficient administration function.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic direction and policy formulation
• Ensure financial compliance of organisational policies and local regulatory frameworks
• Produce monthly management accounts and year-end accounts in accordance with international accounting standards
• Participate in the formulation and compilation of divisional and departmental budgets for all to facilitate adequate planning, ensuring that variances are kept to an acceptable minimum
• Ensure that internal financial control systems are in place
• Supervise all accounting functions
• Ensure that the department has appropriate risk systems
• Liaise with the internal and external auditors
• Ensure adequate and efficient administrative processes are in place to support operations

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Accounting from a recognised institution
• CA, ACCA or CIMA
• A Master of Business Administration degree would be an added advantage
• A minimum of four years of professional experience
• Good computer skills including familiarity with financial software packages, particularly SAGE, Microsoft Word and Excel