Job Description
APOPO is a Belgium Humanitarian Demining Organization that operates in Zimbabwe and is looking to recruit a Finance Assistant.
The Finance Assistant who will be based in Masvingo will assist the Finance Officer by managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, responsible for Cash processing and record keeping of the day to day transactions in accordance with Apopo Mine Action policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities are as follows.
• Perform tasks corresponding to the professional category defined by the employer with utmost diligence and efficiency, according to the best standards generally accepted in their profession or professional qualification
• Assist the Finance Officer in ensuring that timely and accurate payments are made.
• Visit the bank for necessary collection & submission of financial documents.
• Processing of petty cash transactions on daily basis. Ensure petty cash is replenished on time to meet daily cash needs. Carry out cash count as per the Apopo policy and schedule. Document the cash count sheets for records.
• Be diligent and fulfil the work schedule that is established by the employer
• Protect the assets of the workplace against any damage, destruction or loss
• Preserve the secrecy and confidentiality of all documents to which one has access to during their contract
• Obey lawful orders, the Employer’s instructions, their representatives or the hierarchical superior of the Employee and fulfil other obligations arising from the employment contract, except anything illegal or anything that contravenes the employee’s rights
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager
Qualifications and Experience
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The candidate MUST be able to start IMMEDIATELY and have a relevant Accounting/ Finance degree with a minimum of 1-year work experience preferably in the NGO sector. Candidates who do not meet the requirements but have the relevant experience are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to the following email address: apopoapplications@gmail.com by 28-05-2021 COB
The position will be held in Masvingo and Masvingo province candidates will have the first preference.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTING WILL BE DONE ON A ROLLING BASIS AND THEREFORE APPLICATIONS MIGHT CLOSE BEFORE THE DUE DATE IF A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND.
