VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Finance and Administration Assistant Job Location: Harare Background A local organization seeks the services of a Finance and Administration Assistant to support the Finance department. Purpose of the position The finance assistant will play a key role in the Finance and Administration department in supporting the Team Leader Finance. The position shall undertake general finance and administration tasks under the guidance of the Team Leader Finance with the following deliverables.
Duties and Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities 1. Keep accurate records for all daily transactions; 2. Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports; 3. Reconcile bank and cash; 4. Participate in financial audits; 5. Petty cash management; 6. Review and implement financial policies; 7. Asset and Fleet management; 8. Assisting management team with budget planning, and expense analysis; 9. Coordinating daily financial tasks with Admin and programs team to optimize workflow; 10. Maintaining an organized and comfortable office environment and ordering office supplies; 11. Ensure that all procurement requests from head office and all regional offices are properly documented, vouchers for payments and other supportive documents are submitted timeously for filing; 12. Conduct regular performance assessments and reviews of suppliers and service providers to ensure they are working within the organisations standards and objectives and delivering the services expected; 13. Evaluate the adequacy of the system of internal controls and recommend improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant computer software. • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. • Keen attention to detail with the ability to multitask efficiently. • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an accounting/finance/Administration position.
How to Apply
Please send your CV, a brief cover letter specifying your availability no later than 12 January 2024. All applications must be sent by email to [email protected]. Please ensure your email subject clearly reads the position applied for. Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, we will only get back to the applicants shortlisted for an interview. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
