Jobs in Zambia and Zimbabwe

Finance Assistant x2: Netherlands Development Organization

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Company Description

SNV is a Not-for-Profit International Development Organisation with long-term, local presence in over 30 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our team of advisors works with local partners to equip communities and businesses with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services. SNV works across three sectors: Agriculture, Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Several international donors fund our programmes. SNV has a +100 million euro annual turnover and is aiming for further growth.

Overview of position

The Finance Assistant will be part of the Country Finance team, this role involves assisting the Country Office in ensuring that financial transactions and information of the project are complete and accurate at all times. S/he will be responsible for carrying out timely transaction processing, updating and maintenance of finance and accounting information in both electronic and hard copy formats ensuring compliance with SNV corporate policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing of cash flow forecasts and fund requests in line with activity plans.
  • Assist in the production of monthly financial project reports
  • Process payments for suppliers and program activities.
  • Timely review, follow up and reconciliation of cash and travel advances for staff with valid documentation supported within the stipulated period.
  • Receive and review project activity requests, ensure that they are approved and processed on time.
  • Prepare payment vouchers and ensure that all payments are made in line with accepted procedures
  • Prepare other journals for approval by Country Finance Manager and posted in SAP by Design
  • Ensure that all funds received for the office are promptly receipted and deposited.
  • Ensure that inventory records, requests and deliveries are appropriately processed and maintained.
  • Assist in preparation of periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) financial reports for the project and donors.
  • Assist in the preparation of periodic audit exercises for projects (internal and external audits).
  • Undertake proper filling of finance and office documentation including vouchers and ensure safekeeping at all times.
  • Assist the Procurement and Logistics Manager in carrying routine asset verification exercise.
  • Preparation of Bank Reconciliation for the project Bank accounts.
  • Maintenance of Petty Cash and Petty Cash Books
  • Perform any other assigned duties by the supervisor.

Qualification requirements

  • Diploma in finance or related field;
  • Professional accounting qualifications up to the final level;
  • At least 3 years of relevant working experience in a project organization, experience within an international organization is an advantage;
  • At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the financial accounting of which 2 years in project accounting;
  • Excellent communication and organization skills;
  • Fluency in English is required
  • Experience with SAP (SAP by Design; SAP R3 or other), though not mandatory, will be an advantage;
  • Pro-active and supportive team player.

All applications should be submitted online before 5th December 2019.

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