FIANANCE ASSISTANT – Friendship Bench

About Friendship Bench:
The Friendship Bench is evidence-based, mental health intervention developed in
Zimbabwe to bridge the mental health treatment gap. We value mental well-being and
strive to improve people’s quality of life through problem-solving talk therapy. You can
visit the website for more information. Friendship Bench is looking for suitably qualified
and motivated individuals to fill the following post.

Overall Responsibility:
The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance Officer and is primarily responsible for
assisting the FO in all finance issues.

Key Responsibilities:
• Review purchase requisitions and supporting documentation, to ensure their
accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures before processing.
• Cash management – ensure that FB cash is kept in a secure place and issued out to
authorized transactions and individuals.
• Maintain proper cash book records, and ensure that all receipts and payments are
promptly recorded and up to date.
• Prepare journal vouchers, attach supporting documentation, and capture
authorized journals into the system.
• Perform creditors and payroll reconciliations.
• Maintain staff debtors’ accounts, review staff acquittals to ensure accuracy and
compliance with FB policies, and update records.
• Receipt donor funds, change from staff advance acquittals, and ensure the funds
are recorded and deposited.
• Process all authorized payments on Business Online and ensure that all suppliers
and service providers are promptly paid.
• Reconcile and process all contractual payments and utility bills.
• Ensure that all statutory deductions are reconciled and paid in time.
• Establish and maintain an orderly filing system.
• Perform other financial duties as required.

Requirements:
Degree in Accounting or Finance; HND Accounting; Part CIS, CIMA or ACCA
Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software (familiarity with PASTEL Software)
Strong knowledge of Accounting Procedures
Good organizational skills
Strong analytical skills
Detail oriented
Excellent time management
3 years or more working experience