PROGRAMM ACCOUNTANT: VMMC – Zimbabwe Association of Church-Related Hospitals 71 views

Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager and Program Manager

Job Summary
The Program Accountant is responsible for executing project accounting processes and functions in a professional and knowledgeable manner. This position requires knowledge of donor project accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory reconciliations, bank reconciliations, maintaining fixed asset records, required tax reporting, payroll interfaces to the general ledger, and other accounting functions. The Program Accountant ensures that organizational policies, donor requirements, and procedures are being adhered to as they pertain to all aspects of the accounting function.

Functions and duties

Provide a financial update and overview of the financial status of ZACH projects and assist in planning and forecasts for ongoing financial management.
Participate in all program team meetings to ensure a full understanding of all program work and any financial implications arising.
Closely monitor all program activities and keep management advised of all situations that have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial management performance.
Disseminate new donor and organizational policies to staff at ZACH levels.
Ensure an efficient financial flow process and timely payments of goods and services required for the implementation of project activities.
Review all postings and documents to verify correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and correct codes in the accounting system.
Prepare detailed budget information in liaison with program teams.
Follow up on the budget execution; compile information required for donor disbursement requests and invoicing.
Prepare budget revisions, analyse and provide reasons for budget variances between actual and budgeted expenditures.
Support preparation of project financial reports in compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Prepare for annual audits as required by organizational and donor policies; ensure that external auditors have all relevant information. Follow up on audit reports to ensure that recommendations in audit reports are implemented.

Required Qualifications

University degree in accounting or finance or equivalent professional qualification, with at least 5 years of experience in project accounting and office administration in the NGO sector. A graduate of ACCA, CIMA, or any other relevant professional qualification post-qualification will be an added advantage.