Finance and Administration Officer-Jairos Jiri Association (JJA)

JJA has expanded not only in terms of service provision but also in being an organization that pushes for the recognition of rights for People with Disabilities. The work of the association can be placed in three main categories which are, Inclusive Practices, Effective Partnerships and Effective and Sustainable Association. JJA has a holistic approach of working with PWDs. This approach enables JJA not only to respond to the immediate needs of PWDs but empower them so that they determine their own future. JJA’s policy and advocacy work has the potential to contribute towards operating in an environment which enables PWDs not to be charity cases but enjoy equitable access to resources, opportunities and services like all other citizens in Zimbabwe.

About the job

Position summary

The Finance and Administration Officer will assist the Factory Manager / Supervisor to oversee, track and report against all financial management and tracking of activities implemented under the Zimunya factory and Sawmill Project. He/she will also ensure that all financial transactions and reporting are in compliance with Jairos Jiri Association policies and processes and in compliance with local law. S/he will also be responsible for tasks related to office administration, logistics, and procurement as deemed necessary for activity implementation, roll-out, and support.

Job description

Specific roles and responsibilities

Manage all financial and accounting aspects of operations; Prepare and process all accounting transactions such as disbursement, cash receipts, journal entries and advances which are in accordance with Jairos Jiri Association’s finance and accounting policies and procedures; Prepare monthly project financial reports to the finance executive through finance officers at the National Office and the acting business development executive; Maintain bank, cash, and internal control records; Submit fund requests to the JJA HQ as approved by the factory supervisor; Facilitate and review all payments of subcontractors to ensure compliance; Provide administrative, logistical, and procurement support to field-based team, including the establishment of an onsite-stores office, transportation arrangements, and the ongoing operations; Other duties related to logistics, financial accounting and procurement, as assigned by the factory manager/ supervisor

Qualifications and experience

Graduate Trainee with a degree in Accounting; At least 2 years of experience in the same/similar role in another organization or association; Experience in working with people with disabilities; Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to write clearly and concisely; Familiarity with Microsoft Office.