DanChurchAid Zimbabwe

Deadline: 14 August 2021 (4pm)

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Duration: 5 months

Location: Harare

Background

DanChurchAid (DCA) is a Danish faith-based civil society organization. It was founded in 1922 by representatives of the Danish Evangelical Church, which continues to be a key DCA constituency. DCA is also supported by volunteers, supporters, and staff working hard to save lives in many countries. DanChurchAid supports the needy and the poorest of the world in their struggle for a dignified and better life and helps those whose lives are threatened.

Position summary

The Graduate Finance Intern will be responsible for supporting all project-related financial functions including accounting, payments and banking, financial reporting and compliance with both donor regulations and DCA internal policies and procedures. The incumbent will also provide support to programme team, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources. The incumbent will work closely with the Head of Finance (HOF) supporting Finance Officers, Pro-log Officers and Programme Officers.

Responsibilities

Assist in the day-to-day processing of payments in line with DCA finance procedures and policies; Assist in daily bookkeeping and data capturing of transactions into DCA’s ERP system; Maintain an organized, well-documented and sequential filing system for payments; Assist with the Internal and External audit preparations; Provide administrative support for project workshops, events, and trainings; Assist in procurement of project and office requirements; Taking stock of office supplies and raise purchase requisition whenever stocks are low; Supporting Finance Officers and program staff in day-to-day finance and admin requirements; Assist in compiling monthly and periodic office reports as required; Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills and qualifications

A degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; a minimum of 1 year of work experience in Financial management positions in NGOs or International agencies; Should be quick in understanding, keen to take instructions, and able to work with minimum supervision; ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-national environment; excellent skills in written and oral English language; good interpersonal and inter-organizational working experience and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders; strong IT skills (strong working experience of spreadsheets); demonstrated ability to work effectively in team situations.