Job Description
REPORTS TO Financial/Payables Accountant
About CNFA and Amalima Loko
CNFA is a US-based non-profit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that
works to stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods in the
developing world 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. Amalima Loko is a USAID-funded
program implemented by CNFA and 6 partner organizations which applies
community-driven approaches to improve food security, nutrition, and
natural resource management in over 80 communal wards in Matabeland
North.
Position Summary
As a Finance Officer you will be required to post entries, manage records.
Prepare reports, prepare payments and reconciliations.
Location – Hwange with occasional travel within Amalima Loko
operational area.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business
transactions are recorded.
• Processing of payments to vendors.
• Review and process employee advances and acquittals.
• 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 Accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with other accounting tasks
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
• A holder of an Accounting Degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement
• Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting
principles and practices
• Computer proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to manage complex working relationships.
• Excellent organizing skills
• Great attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
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 “Finance Officer” in the subject line.
Applications close 24 January 2025 at 12 noon
