World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We are a community of close to 40,000 staff working across the world to help change the lives of vulnerable children. Our supporters, partners and staff join forces with communities on the ground to help children enjoy good health, be educated for life, experience the love of God and their neighbors and be cared for, protected and participating in addressing issues that affect their lives.

World Vision has been active in Zimbabwe since 1973. Our operations are spread across 9 out of 10 provinces, with a majority of over 1.75 million beneficiaries in rural areas. Our current programs focus on improving the well-being of boys and girls in three priority sectors: health and nutrition, livelihoods and education. We also focus on child protection, gender and disabilities, emergency assistance and resilience building as cross cutting priorities across our programs. If you share the same vision, JOIN US and contribute to life in all its fullness for the children and communities we serve.

POSITION TITLE: FINANCE CLERK

LOCATION: NATIONAL OFFICE (HARARE)

*This Post is Only open to INTERNAL Candidates Only*

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The World Vision (WV) Zimbabwe Finance Clerk is responsible for providing support to the Bookkeeper in all aspects of Finance, with specific assigned responsibility for all aspects of accounts payable, advances to staff, and certain account reconciliations.

Major Responsibilities

Petty Cash Custodian and Issuer

Ensure National Office Petty Cash is kept intact and secure

Ensure that the Petty Cash float is timely reimbursed

Ensure that correct supporting documentation is used to request Petty Cash and to do expense reports.

Timely reimbursement of Petty Cash

Filing of documents and retrieving documents as when requested

Filling correctly and timely all printed journals

Safeguarding all the files by putting them in the strong room / containers

Timely retrieving journals as requested e.g. by internal and external auditors

Invoicing of documents to Shared Services Centre (SSC)

Correctly preparing daily invoicing sheets

Timely invoicing daily supplier invoices daily

Timely responding to queries raised by SSC

Assisting in Administration related issues in the Section

Assist in raising section requisitions and issuing of stationery to staff.

Assisting in monthly Field Financial Report (FFR) Preparation

Assist with the input of accounting entries into SUN Systems. Ensure there is proper supporting documentation for all payments and other accounting entries.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Degree in Accountancy or ACCA/CIS equivalent.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in an Accounts Department, and handling of cash experience is an added advantage.

Required to have strong computer skills, knowledge of Computerised Accounting Packages such as SUN Systems will be an added advantage, also EXCEL and WORD.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Ability to handle confidential matters and a high degree of professional integrity

NB: Shortlisting will be done as applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply