REPORTS TO Financial/Payables Accountant About CNFA and Amalima Loko CNFA is a US-based non-profit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods in the developing world through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity, Food Security and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Services; (3) Economic Resilience and Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical Assistance. Amalima Loko is a USAID-funded program implemented by CNFA and 6 partner organizations which applies community-driven approaches to improve food security, nutrition, and natural resource management in over 80 communal wards in Matabeland North.
Position Summary -As a Finance Officer you will be required to post entries, manage records. -Prepare reports, prepare payments and reconciliations. -Location – Hwange with occasional travel within Amalima Loko operational area.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded. • Processing of payments to vendors. • Review and process employee advances and acquittals. • Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations • Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines • Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned • Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed • Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports • Assist Accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings • Assist with other accounting tasks
Qualifications and Experience
• A holder of an Accounting Degree. • At least 2 years of experience in an accounting environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement • Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices • Computer proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook • Ability to manage complex working relationships. • Excellent organizing skills • Great attention to detail • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Languages -Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Ability to speak and understand IsiNdebele and/or other languages spoken in Matabeleland North is preferred.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates especially women are encouraged to send theirapplications. To apply please send cover letter and CV to: [email protected] with “Finance Officer” in the subject line. Applications close 24 January 2025 at 12 noon
