Finance and Administration Manager
Accounting & Finance Jobs
- Zimbabwe Centre for High Perf…
- Expires 07 Oct 2024
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (ZCHPC) was created through Statutory Instrument 168 of 2019, the Manpower Planning and Development (Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing), Regulations, 2019.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the below-stated position that has arisen within the organisation
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Reports to the ZCHPC Director
Primary responsibilities will be to ensure efficient delivery of the ZCHPC mandate by supporting the Centre as a whole to focus on its core business and thus attain its target; the provision of finance and administrative services.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Overall financial management, compliance, grants administration, human resources and operations oversight.
➢ Plan, manage and control the Centre’s financial and administrative processes in a timely manner.
➢ Establish and manage financial, operational and administrative systems that support the operations.
➢ Ensure financial integrity and accountability and maintain internal controls.
➢ Ensure smooth, efficient and compliant operations mainly for finance, administration, human resources and operations.
➢ Ensure implementation of policies and procedures that ensure financial information security and compliance with legislation and Generally Acceptable Accounting standards.
➢ Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with other departments.
➢ Develop and implement effective financial management systems and processes for budgetary efficiency control and monitoring.
➢ Prepare information for the annual audit and coordinate the annual external Financial Audit process.
➢ Periodically inform senior management about the financial status and cash flows.
➢ Ensure all statutory requirements of the organisation are met.
➢ Prepare the Centre’s monthly financial reports and other reports as required.
➢ Monitor monthly implementation of agreed plans.
➢ Manage the acquisition of assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortised and disposed of as appropriate.
➢ Effectively utilise the Performance Management System for the achievement of divisional and organisational goals.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
➢ MBA or Masters degree in Management, Accounting or Finance.
➢ At least five (5) years of experience at Management level with relevant technical experience managing regulatory, contractual, legal and financial compliance requirements associated with government funding including in-depth knowledge of government financial management rules and regulations.
➢ A first degree in Accounting or Finance.
➢ Membership of a professional body.
➢ Experience with ISO certification.
➢ Diverse background in operations, with strong understanding of finance, administration, supply chain, human resources, information communication technology (ICT), and project management processes.
➢ Demonstrated strong analytical, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
➢ Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and work effectively in team situations.
➢ Proven ability to prepare budgets, contracts and financial reports.
➢ Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in supervising staff and developing financial skills of colleagues.
➢ Excellent computer skills; particularly Microsoft Office applications, accounting software, ERPs and Internet skills.
How to Apply
Application letters, certified copies of certificates and CVs giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience and names of at least three referees should be sent to the address below by not later than the 7th of October 2024 clearly indicating the vacancy applied for.
The Director
Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing
High Performance Computing Centre Building
University of Zimbabwe
630 Churchill Avenue,
Mount Pleasant,
HARARE
Zimbabwe
or email to: hroffice@zchpc.ac.zw
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews.
