Finance Officer

Legal Resources Foundation is a non-governmental organization that aims to promote human rights, access to justice, and the rule of law in Zimbabwe.

We are currently seeking a Finance Officer to join our team and assist in financial reporting, budgeting, and coordination of internal and external audits. The Finance Officer reports directly to Finance and Administration Manager.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for preparing financial reports for donors, coordinating internal and external audits, and ensuring compliance with financial and accounting procedures. The successful candidate will be required to maintain account payable accounts, update fixed asset registers, and prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a qualified and experienced Finance Officer with a passion for promoting human rights and access to justice, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Legal Resources Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and mid-year donor financial reports for submission to the donor

  • Prepare and facilitate donor verification exercises

  • Assist in the review of financial reports, backups, and vouching of supporting documents

  • Assist with the preparation and coordination of internal and external audits

  • Participate in the budget preparation exercises

  • Assist in preparing and monitoring donor monthly burn rates reports for various programs

  • Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis

  • Maintain accounts payable accounts on a monthly basis

  • Update fixed asset register

  • Assist in the preparation of management accounts and annual financial statements

  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and budgetary control reports for donors

  • Assist in the development of various accountability vouchers for use in the finance office

  • Conduct correct posting of project expenditures on time, with quality into Pastel Evolution

  • Regular field visits to all project areas to verify that resources are used optimally

  • Reconcile and consolidate sub-grantee accounts before submitting consolidated reports to the donors

  • Co-ordinate and facilitate project audits

  • Perform any other related duties as assigned


Qualifications and Essential Attributes:

  • Degree in Accounting or equivalent

  • Relevant professional qualification(s) such as CIS, ACCA or CIMA

  • At least 3 years of relevant working experience in an NGO environment

  • Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures

  • Working knowledge of Pastel Evolution accounting package

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills

  • High level attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

  • Team player

  • Ability to work under pressure


To apply Interested individuals are required to submit an application letter and a Current CV with full contact details of at least three contactable references. 

Apply for the Job here: https://www.workinzimbabwe.com/jobs/finance-officer-6/

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