Accounts Clerk – LFSP: Practical Action

Deadline: 24 July 2018 (5pm)

Practical Action, an international technology development organization head quartered in the United Kingdom and with offices in Asia, Bangladesh, East Africa, Southern Africa, Latin America and Sudan, seeks to fill this position in our Agriculture Systems and Innovation Department.

Location: Rusape
Job family / Department: Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods
Reports to: Project Accountant

Team purpose
Improve food and nutrition security for the smallholder famers using simple technologies, increasing their knowledge and access to markets.

Job purpose
Overall finance and logistics support to programme staff implementing the LFSP/APN component in Manicaland (Mutasa and Makoni)

Key deliverables
Checking of all payment vouchers and advance acquittals to ensure accuracy and donor compliance; Monthly cash and bank reconciliations for the Sub account; Management of cash in the region and ensuring all sub offices are well catered for by sending weekly and monthly cash requests to the Head Office (Harare); Ensure all floats/advances are acquitted in time without exceeding a period of two weeks; Assist in monthly, bi annual and annual stock counts and audits; Capturing transactions into the excess sheet cashbook on a daily basis; Ensure all paperwork is properly filed in the required order and submitted to the Harare office every month; Ensure time sheets are completed and submitted to HR monthly; Management of fuel disbursements from Total Zimbabwe for all vehicles and ensuring constant supply to all field staff; Offering logistical support in Manicaland; Monthly reconciliation of the Total Zimbabwe fuel account; Ensure compliance with the HR and Finance manuals and any related policies.

Key qualifications
Must have a minimum of a National Diploma in Accounting or relevant accounting qualification; Class 4 drivers licence and defensive.

Key competences
Experience in using SUN systems and Vison / Q&A; Strong knowledge of fund accounting regulations for non-profit organizations; Good knowledge and experience of all core financial administration activities including accounts payable, cash management, budget development, statutory requirements and standard accounts.

Essential
Experience in preparing financial statements and completing month-end processes; Strong numeracy skills and ability to build effective working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues; Strong knowledge of fund accounting regulations for non profit organizations; IT literate and excellent knowledge and skills in using computer based multi-dimensional Accounting systems, Microsoft Excel and Word packages; Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills; Prior experience as Grant officer in an INGO

Relevant job experience
A minimum of 2 year experience with development programs.

To apply
Qualified and innovative applicants may submit 3 page CV along with names of at least three professional references and a supporting statement of not more than two pages outlining how their qualifications and experience will equip them to succeed in the specific role. Applications should reach The Human Resources and Administration Officer at: [email protected]

Please note this is an urgent recruitment and shortlisting shall be done as applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.