Job Vacancy: Finance and Administration Assistant
Organization: Women and Land in Zimbabwe
Location: Harare
Closing Date: 14 February 2025
Commencement Date: March 2025
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: To Be Announced
Job Summary
Women and Land in Zimbabwe is seeking a Finance and Administration Assistant to provide support in financial management and administrative functions. This role requires a proactive individual who can provide sound financial advice and enhance the administrative processes of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Assist in developing and maintaining effective accounting and bookkeeping systems and procedures.
- Implement internal controls, administrative systems, policies, and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with strategic initiatives and budgetary allocations.
- Aid in the preparation of monthly financial reports for funding partners.
- Monitor cash flow to meet organizational needs and prepare fund requests as required.
- Prepare and present quarterly and yearly financial budgets and cash flow forecasts, and track budget variances.
- Compile budgets and reports on expenditure for funders, ensuring all submissions meet deadlines.
- Conduct bank reconciliations, manage bank accounts, and oversee signing authorities.
- Monitor expenditures to ensure program funds are used appropriately.
- Ensure timely completion and submission of financial reporting to funders.
- Follow up on outstanding documentation from staff related to fund disbursement.
Human Resources and Administration
- Maintain and organize personnel files.
- Keep an inventory of organizational assets and oversee their management and insurance.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
- Supervise staff to maintain a clean and organized working environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in accounting or equivalent qualification is required.
- Proficiency in Pastel accounting software is essential.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar or related role is mandatory.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their application and CV to: admin@wlz.co.zw
Please include at least two reachable referees in your application.
Note: Women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
This job advertisement provides a concise overview of the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and application process for potential candidates interested in the Finance and Administration Assistant position at Women and Land in Zimbabwe.