Deadline: 10 February 2010
Progressio is an International NGO which works towards the eradication of poverty and sustainable development. Our programmes mainly focus on building the capacity of local organizations and institutions through skills share and advocacy in 3 thematic areas, namely Effective Governance and Participation, HIV and AIDS and Sustainable Environment. The Finance Assistant will facilitate the establishment and operationalisation of proper finance and admin procedures that are in line with organizational guidelines and internationally recognized standards of accountability in the country office and between Progressio and its partners. The Finance Assistant will also support the Country Representative in developing and managing the Country Office and project budgets and ensuring compliance with finance related donor requirements.
Job Responsibilities
• Ensuring proper financial admin procedures in the Country Office
• Support the Country Representative and other staff in budget preparation and budget management
• Ensure that Progressio Zimbabwe complies with all financial requirements of donors on all grant funded projects.
• Participate in purchasing for goods and services and processing of payments in line with procedures.
Person Specifications
• A minimum qualification of a Higher National Diploma in Accounting or any other comparable financial qualification.
• Excellent skills in Excel (or equivalent spreadsheet applications) and other MS Office packages.
• Demonstrable experience in budgeting in a development context, managing purchases, finance and other administrative processes.
• Experience with salary administration and compliance with related legal requirements.
• Experience in managing grant budgets for major donors (DFID, EU, USAID etc)
• Knowledge of Bellina payroll system
• At least two years driving experience
Qualified candidates are advised to electronically send through their CVs, application letters and letters of motivation to sandra@progressio.org.zw before the above mentioned due date. Interviews will be done mid February 2010. Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
