Job Summary

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Finance & Administration Manager at a local institution whose JOB ADVERT

Finance and Administration Officer

Deadline: 20 October 2020

Location: Harare

mandate is to facilitate access to finance for players in the agricultural sector. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

General Job Description:

The Finance & Administration Manager position exists to provide support for all the organisation’s finance activities. S/he implements (Finance) policies along the five pillars (finance and Administration, planning and control, audit, ICT and procurement) for the Trust. In addition, s/he provides (financial) advice. S/he oversees all Key Qualitative Indicators (KQIs) and reports on a monthly basis to the Chief Executive Manager. Critical tasks for the Finance & Administration Officer include, but are not limited to:

· Driving the financial strategy, budgeting, audit and forecasting process;

· Preparation of complete accurate financial reports - management accounts, financial statements, annual reports, press releases;

· Reviewing and improving on the overall financial integrity of financial systems and control environment for the organisation;

· Being in charge of salary and tax related issues at country level;

· Liquidity Management of the organisation;

· Promoting a culture focused on performance and strategic cost management;

· Provide administrative support to program activities;

· Document the highlights and agreements of key activities with partners and stakeholders;

· Monitors monthly project spending and prepares monthly management accounts and ensure budget comparisons are prepared and variance analysis reports provided;

· Monitoring performance and efficiency of the organisation & supporting the CEO to steer its financial performance;

· Overall administration function - procurement, asset and vehicle fleet management;

· At ease and effective in work situations requiring an ability to orchestrate multi-task levels of responsibility effectively;

· Good communication, interpersonal, strategic planning, financial analysis, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills. Resourceful in resolving emerging problems; and

· In liaison with the Business Units to review financial performance of the investee businesses.

Qualifications and experience required:

At least 10 years in accounting and administration of which 3 should be at senior level with:

· Accountancy Degree;

· Professional qualifications such as CA/ACCA/ CIMA/ CIS;

· A Masters in accounting would be an added advantage;

· Affinity with finances and administration;

· Experience in both Private Sector, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), and Donor settings;

· Have experiences in dealing with administration such as bidding documents, contracts, invoices, etc.:

· Knowledge of the financial services sector operations - lending methodologies, risk management and treasury management;

· Experience in business analysis and financial modelling; and

· Experience in financial management of agribusinesses will be an added advantage.

She/he must also have:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Full proficiency with MS Office software (i.e. Pastel, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required

· Sound interpersonal skills that foster good working relationships

· High degree of accuracy in all financial transactions

· Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality

· High level of negotiation, problem solving and decision-making skills.

· Commitment to quality management

· High level of motivation, demonstrated analytical skills and ability to think creatively

· Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure