POSITION: Finance Officer
REPORTS TO: Finance and Admin Manager
LOCATION: ZNYP+ National Secretariat
GENERAL SUMMARY
This is a technical position that will be responsible to manage and control an effective accounting unit for the efficient utilization of the ZNYP+ financial and material resources.
KEY RENSPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate the recording and maintenance of ZNYP+ financial transactions
- Operate a financial management system and implement an accounting system and procedures to ensure full compliance and accountability;
- Responsible for forecasting cash flows, and ensure that there is cash available.
- Carrying out all accounting functions of the ZNYP+, utilizing a computerized accounting and information system
- Development of system of maintenance of records and internal controls
- Preparation and submission of application for replenishment of funds and disbursement requests from co-operating partners; and
- Processing of accounting data and preparation of periodic financial management reports
- Ensure an effective administration system is in place and manage financial and administrative staff as necessary
- Ensure that income for the ZNYP+ is properly receipted and accounted for
- ZNYP+ primary books of accounts are up to date;
- Ledger and bank reconciliation are prepared on a timely basis;
- Checking payroll inputs before payment is effected.
- Maintaining the fixed asset register
- Be a member of the ZNYP+ Financial and Procurement Committees
- Ensure adherence to financial and disbursement procedures of the ZNYP+ financiers!
- Work closely with the Financial and Administrative Committee, Procurement Committee and the Programs Committees to ensure efficiency and economy in the procurement of ZNYP+ Secretariat goods and services.
- Processing of accounting transactions and disbursement of funds as may be approved by higher authorities.
- Prepares financial reports for the General Assembly
- Prepares ZNYP+ Secretariat budgets.
- Manages ZNYP+ Secretariat assets.
Competencies:
- Proven experience as debt collector
- Experience in working with targets and tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of relevant legal requirements
- Working knowledge of MS Office and databases
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Apt in negotiating and persuading.
- Ability to be polite and compassionate without lacking confidence.
- Paying attention to detail for purposes of ensuring debts are collected on time.
- Ability to remain flexible in working environment and working hours.
- High standard of care must be maintained.
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- CIMA, ACCA, ZICA, BA in Accountancy or equivalent
- Member of ZICA
- Aged between 25 to 30 Years with at least 3 years experience
- NGO experience will be added advantage
Send CV and credentials by email to mmakasa@znyp.org before 14 April 2023.
Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks after the closing date, kindly assume that your application was not successful.
ZNYP+ is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, or political affiliation in any employment decisions.
