Bookkeeper / Office Manager: CNFA 2071 views

Bookkeeper / Office Manager: CNFA

Deadline: 28 October 2018 (Close of Business)

Program Description
The USAID-supported Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Program combines volunteer consultancies with highly skilled local staff to deliver technical assistance and business development services to farmer organizations, and agricultural Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Our volunteer consultants are U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents and comprise of farmers, agribusiness professionals, cooperatives managers, bankers, agricultural researchers and educators, and others with significant expertise in agriculture. The primary goal of the F2F program is to generate rapid, sustainable, broad-based economic growth in the agricultural sector. The F2F program now invites suitably qualified persons to fill this position, to be based in Harare.

Position Summary
The Bookkeeper/Office Manager assists the Country Director with all administrative and accounting aspects of program implementation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee basic bank transfers, office accounting, and procurement processes; Prepare monthly expense reports to be sent to home office; Manage volunteer and staff travel expenses; Ensure compliance of project expenditures, including personnel costs, administrative expenses, and operating costs with USAID regulations and Zimbabwean law; Maintain necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with USAID and CNFA guidelines; Coordinate travel logistics for CNFA F2F staff, Program volunteers, and other visitors; Ensure office is kept clean and in an orderly condition, manage the flow of visitors to office locations, and maintain stock of office supplies and equipment; Other administrative duties as required by the Country Director

Minimum qualifications include
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; Minimum of 5 years Accounting/ Finance experience with USAID funded or donor funded projects required; Computer literate (knowledge of Ms office-word, excel, and PowerPoint); Applied experience with a computerized accounting system; Effective negotiation skills; Excellent written and oral communication; Excellent proficiency in Excel required; Strong administrative and communication skills; Excellent written and verbal English language skills; Ability to work independently and in teams; take initiative and follow through on outstanding issues; Pro-active in anticipating work requirements and problem solving; Multitasker, with strong organisational skills including being able to assist with logistics and other project related admin tasks

To apply
Qualified candidates should send Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] Applications will close on 28th October 2018 (COB), and CNFA will shortlist and interview as applications are received. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CNFA is committed to equal employment opportunities.