Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE Assistant Accountant
REPORTS TO Finance Manager
About CNFA
CNFA is a US-based nonprofit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods in the developing world by empowering the private sector 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. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened linkages to markets. CNFA has worked in Zimbabwe since 1999 to enhance agricultural productivity through input supply systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Processing of payments to vendors.
• Review and process employee advances and acquittals.
• Processing of statutory obligations e.g. Zimra and NSSA
• 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 in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with other accounting tasks
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Proven accounting experience
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in engaging with statutory bodies (e.g. Zimra)
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Degree in accounting
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 their applications. To apply please send cover letter and CV to recruit@cnfazimbabwe.org with “Assistant Accountant” in the subject line.
Applications close on 28 March 2024
