Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at the risk of losing it.
SOS Children's Villages Association of Zimbabwe is a member of SOS International - a worldwide children's social welfare organisation, providing vulnerable children without homes with a family home and educational opportunities as well as strengthening families to reduce poverty.
1. Position title: Finance Volunteer x 1
Working location: Bulawayo
Duration:12 months
Vacancy Ref:(SOS17/7/25)
Position Duties and Responsibilities
The Volunteer will assist the Finance department in:
• Providing summary reports of the business transactions to facilitate preparation of Financial Statements;
• Maintaining complete files of financial documents;
• Ensuring accurate and complete records of financial transactions;
• Providing support during audits by internal and external auditors;
• Facilitating submission of procurement documents to procurement office and distributes proof of payment;
• Processing payments and banking timeously;
• Updating the inventory and assets registers;
• Ensuring compliance with systems of internal control in all facilities in the location.
Qualifications and competencies
• At least a Degree/ Diploma in Accounting ,
• At least 1 years working experience in an Accounting environment.
Attributes
• Knowledge of Accounting Packages.
• Ability to understand the principles and procedures of bookkeeping and record-keeping
• Accuracy in accounting
• Knowledge of business-level English, both verbal and written
• Ability to foster and maintain business and client relationships
• Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to explain and interpret fiscal related policies and general accounting
How to Apply
Applications supported by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and copies of academic certificates, clearly indicating the position being applied for in the email subject line, should be submitted electronically not later than 24 July 2025. Applications that are late do not have a CV or certificates attached will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. E-mail applications should bear the reference number of the position in the subject line of the email.
E-mail: Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent to:
Resourcing.SOS@sos-zimbabwe.org
Volunteers and interns do not receive a salary, but we pay a monthly stipend to cover for travel/transport expenses.
SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.