Finance Assistant: Local NGO

Deadline: 14 May 2021

A Non-profit making organisation based in Harare is seeking qualified applicants for a Finance Assistant position. The position will be expected to support the finance department in processing payments, acquittals, capacity building and mentoring partners in project reporting

Overall responsibilities

Provide accounting and finance support within the organisation; Mentor & Support Sub-grantee & Implementing Partners; Consolidate VAT for reimbursement; Accurately record daily transactions in cash book and produce monthly bank reconciliations; Handle and disburse cash funds at workshops, and ensure secure custody of cash and timely banking; Process payments and prepare payment vouchers for the project; Writing and distributing cheques, transfers, RTGS and other payment modes; Ensure that adequate supporting documentation is obtained after payment is processed; Follow up and assess acquittals from staff on outstanding supporting documentation submitted and any issues arising from submission of acquittal report; Follow up and assess acquittals from project Implementing Partners on outstanding supporting documentation submitted and any issues arising from submission of acquittal report; Communicate and follow up with staff and partners on outstanding supporting documentation and acquittals; Processing payments and disbursements; Maintaining cash book and monthly reconciliations in Pastel accounting system; Filing vouchers and ensuring intactness of all supporting documents; Filing of all project documents, correspondences and payment vouchers; Maintenance of filing system for finance records of organisation and consortium; Follow-up and review of partner acquittals.

Minimum qualification and experience

Degree or National Diploma or equivalent; At least a 2 years’ experience in NGO sector; Auditing background will be an added advantage; Knowledge in handling & reporting on various donor funded projects; Ability to review data, identify & adjust discrepancies; Ability to operate a variety of computerized programs & office equipment; Good written and spoken English; Good interpersonal skills and team player; Clean Class 4 Drivers Licence Required.