Finance Officer (ZAZIC)- (Zim-TTECH) 284 views

About the organization

Zim-TTECH is seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the position of Finance Officer (ZAZIC program). The position will be based in Harare. Zim-TTECH’s activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases. Zim-TTECH is funded by PEPFAR through the Center for Disease Control to implement HIV & TB treatment and care services in five Zimbabwean provinces in support of the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) under the Zim-PAAC (Zimbabwe Partnership to Accelerate AIDS Control) program. Zim-TTECH is implementing the DREAMS program in four districts in Matebeleland North province. Zim-TTECH also supports Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services in Zimbabwe. The contract of employment is renewable yearly subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the candidate.

Position summary

The Finance Officer has supervisory responsibility over all aspects of financial recording, reporting and partner management. The Finance Officer works closely with the Finance Manager to provide timely, accurate and compliant financial reporting to support programs.

Responsibilities

Develop budget justifications and monitor budget utilization against strategic objectives and provide financial expertise. Provide real time data to allow for immediate budget monitoring. Provide oversight of daily fiscal processes. Review payment packages for budget availability and correct coding. Review and post transactions in the accounting system. Ensure timely processing and disbursement of payments to suppliers. Timely preparation and submission of monthly invoices and projections report. Supervise work of Finance Assistants and recording and approving ledger transactions. Cash flow analysis and planning. Supervise work of Finance Assistants and recording and review ledger transactions. Review partner invoices and projections, provide feedback and forward to the next level for further review and approval. Provide technical guidance to partner finance teams. Review of partner budgets and proposals for accuracy, completeness, and clarity to ensure high quality of final submissions. General Year End Close support –support partners to close the books and complete their projections and invoicing timely. Review of internal controls, processes, and systems of partner organisations. Help in the creation, revision and implementation of policies and SOPs in the Finance Department. Offer compliance oversight for internal purchases as well as sub expenditures. Facilitate compliance to laws and regulations for the organisation. Support internal and external audit processes.

Qualifications, skills and experience

First Degree in Accounting/Finance or Business Studies. Member of a professional board (ACCA, ICAZ, CIMA, CPA). Relevant Post Graduate degree (MSc/MBA) or equivalent is an added advantage. At least 5 years of experience in a similar role in an NGO setup. Experience in Financial Management of USG funds is an added advantage. Experience in budgeting, donor financial reporting, sub-awards management. MS Office Skills. Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant accounting software packages.

Commitment to diversity

Zim-TTECH recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. Therefore, the organization encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability. Zim-TTECH strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its staff.