About The BOOST Fellowship is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 2000 through the support of a dynamic team of enthusiasts from Zimbabwe. In line with the old age African adage that “It takes a village to raise a child” we adopted the view that youth success does not solely depend on the formal education system alone, but on society as a whole. As a result, we set out to develop programs that offer holistic development of youth, especially young women and girls. Our programs are inspired by “Entrepreneur Intelligence” which refers to a mind-set that encourages our beneficiaries to adopt an approach to life that identifies and pursues possibilities even in challenging circumstances. BOOST is an acronym which stands for “Building Opportunities on Student Talent.” Position summary The Finance Manager is responsible for the planning and management of the organisations finances with the aim of long-term financial sustainability. S/he has overall responsibility for establishing financial management systems and procedures to ensure coordination and control of resources used in the implementation of programs, including set-up and running of daily operations of the office and providing support across key finance, administration and HR functions. Job description Planning: Provide strategic financial planning and technical support; Systems, processes and controls: Provide leadership on the establishment and enforcement of internal financial procedures and controls, maintain financial policies/procedures to international best practice; Lead annual budget preparation, monitor utilisation against strategic objectives and provide financial expertise in proposal development; Reporting: Ensure the preparation of monthly, statutory, financial and management reports. Liaise with legal counsel in preparation/review of complex legal agreements; Banking: Maintain sound relations with banking partners and deal with all related queries; Prepare monthly bank reconciliations; Payroll: Maintain payroll system and process staff salaries monthly; Risk and Compliance: Ensure all documents are electronically and physically filed and available for internal and external audits; Manage external audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented; Manage the resolution of donor audits for grant management and compliance; Representation: Participate actively in partner, donor and other meetings; Tax compliance: Acquaint self and all on local tax legislation and statutory requirements; Cash flow management: Cash flow forecasting and management to ensure optimal utilisation, and security of available cash resources; Administration and operations: Coordinate and assist program staff on administrative tasks; Oversee logistical support for office related activities, including local and external travel; Monitor and assign all assets and provide guidance on maintenance and deployment of vehicles for project related activities; Assist in the development of departments’ annual budget for office-related purchases; Mitigate risks of field program operations, coordinate and monitor property, liability, theft, vehicle and other insurance covers and claims for staff and equipment/assets; Oversee procurement and maintenance of furniture, fixtures, IT equipment, office supplies and ensure compliance with donor requirements for allowable, allocable and reasonable purchases; Manage facility service and vendor contracts to ensure accuracy of billing and continuity of service; Build, maintain and regularly vet approved vendor list; Provide support in managing the ongoing development, dissemination, implementation, monitoring and assessment of operational policies, procedures, associated office administrative forms and tools; Ensure adequacy of internal controls to ensure the safety and protection of assets; Provide direct supervision, guidance and training to Finance Officer and other operations team members; Collaborate with the office of Program Management and office of Business Development to assess business continuity; Ensure that the office of the Business Development adheres to respective donor compliance guidelines and procedures; Accountable for the review and sign off all vendor proposals and contracts; Apply regular risk management assessment across all operation activities and seek senior management assistance as required; Conduct regular Performance Management activities for the staff in the operations office, drive simplicity, develop amazing talent and ensure business continuity Qualifications University degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field; Experience and expert knowledge in finance, legal and tax compliance; Membership in an internationally recognised professional accounting body such ACCA or CIMA or equivalent is an added advantage; 3 to 5 years experience in financial management in NGO industry. Experience and expert knowledge in operations; Proficiency with Quickbooks Accounting System; Strong command of MS Excel and other relevant software; Thorough understanding of various aspects of running day to day operations; Strong negotiation, persuasion, leadership, management and problem solving skills; Ability to manage crises, conflict and risk; Class 4 driver’s license is a must