ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR VACANCY

NUMBER Z20157 Based in Harare, Zimbabwe

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym. CIMMYTO. is a not -for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate for the position of Accounting Coordinator at the CIMMYT Southern Africa Regional Office. This position has a critical role in enhancing the impact of CIMMYTs work. The position reports to the CIMMYT Country Representative based at CIMMYTs Regional Office in Harare. Zimbabwe and will be responsible for finance and accounting of project activities in accordance with CIMMYT Policies and Donor rules. The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for providing timely and efficient accounting support to CIMMYT Program activities in Zimbabwe, working very closely with other Accountants and the Finance Coordinator to ensure that accounting processes and internal control procedures work as per required standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cash Flow Projection, Monitoring & Budget Execution

Ensure timely preparation of a cash flow projection for Zimbabwe office in Consultation with Finance Manager.

Review and update cash flow statement and with Finance Manager and Programme Managers and Programme

Payment Processing, Transaction Recording and Documentation

Scrutinize and process payments ensuring proper support documentation is attached.

Ensure proper numbering and tilling of financial and accounting records.

Ensure proper recording of financial transactions into Quick Books.

Generate on a monthly basis a record of all transactions entered during the month and ensure errors are corrected in time.

Monthly consolidation and submission of monthly reports to HQ

Facilitate independent the work of auditors when undergoing an audit and prepare management response to the auditor recommendations. in compliance with donor rules and regulations: ensure follow up of auditor recommendations and

Timely submission of all direct and indirect tax requirements and ensure VAT recovery with the respective tax

Payables and Receivables Analysis and travel legalizations

Conduct a monthly review of balances with a view to regularize them

Review travel claims/advance and ensure timely submission, and processing of advances and legalization

Analyze, reconcile and follow-up staff personal accounts to ensure compliance with CIMMYT policies

Preparing statutory [plums and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements including PAYE, NSSA NPS

Project Management Support

Review project Budgetary information for planning and forecasting, monitor budget execution and prepare monthly updates to the country coordinator

Follow up and monitor payments to project partners and proper financial reporting from them. assisting as necessary in preparing their returns and reviewing their expenditure supporting documentation

Supporting in preparation of and attending project team meetings while providing back up on project financial matters

Budget tracking and regular verification of reported Country expenses

Bank reconciliations

Prepare and submit to HQ monthly bank reconciliations and other internal control requirements as dictated by CIMMYT HQ and/or supervisor.

Required academic qualifications, experience, skills and attitudes:

Master’s Degree in Accounting or related qualification and familiarity with Non-for-profit environment and Funder/Donor regulatory environment and processes. Experience in computerized accounting and knowledge of Quid( Books and related accounting packages. In addition to the above, the candidate should hold a valid membership certificate of any of the following professional accounting bodies or similar bodies: – CPA, CMA, CIS, ACCA or CIMA.

A customer-orientation and focus on process efficiency and efficacy is indispensable.

How to apply

Submit your applications to the following e-mail address: – : CIMMYT-Zimbabwe@cgiar.org

Cover Letter should refer explicitly to the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies stated above providing clear and concrete examples of where, when, and how the experience was gained and expected remuneration. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The closing date for receipt of applications is 21st October 2020