Deadline: 21 October 2018
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the above position which has arisen within Basilwizi Trust. Basilwizi is a registered NGO working for a sustainable people driven socio-economic development in the Zambezi valley. This is a one year contract with a prospect of renewal based on resource availability and individual performance.
The purpose of the position is to support financial management under the supervision of a finance and administration officer.
Main Duties
Managing the timely disbursement of operational funds to projects; Preparation of grant financial status reports and lead in the management of resources for grant including joint review with project teams; Participate in grant monitoring and financial systems development; Participate in budget preparation and controls; Preparation of payment vouchers and all financial source documents; Filling of financial accounting documents; Financial data capturing into pastel; Preparation of all related reconciliations; Cash float management,cash reconciliation and reporting; Maintain a record of outstanding advances to staff and ensure these are paid within an agreed period as per policy; Assist in the production of timely financial statements /financial reports to the donor agencies including organisational and internal reporting requirements; Any other related duties as may be assigned by management.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants to possess: A minimum of a diploma in Accounting from a reputable institution; A higher qualification will be an added advantage e.g. Bcom Acc, CIS or ACCA; Appreciation of Human Resources practices; At least one year experience in a similar position with an NGO environment; Appreciation of community development and donor procedures especially as relates to Zambezi Valley
Personal attributes
Team player and leader; Outgoing; Good communication skills; Presentable; Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Remuneration and related benefits will be shared only with shortlisted applicants.
To apply
Applications, with a detailed CV and certified copies of certificates must reach Basilwizi Trust Director, # Stand number 105 low density suburbs, Binga or The Director, P.O. Box 3720, Bulawayo or scanned and sent to: [email protected]
Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.