A position of a Finance and Admin Officer has arisen in the Union Zimbabwe Trust and needs to be filled in urgently. The details are as follows;

  1. Position: Finance and Admin Officer

 

  1. Reporting to: Senior Administrator & Technical Team Lead

 

  1. Purpose of the position: The Finance and Admin Officer reports to the Senior Administrator and is responsible for overseeing the program finances and other operations and administrative duties relating to the Global Fund project. The Finance Officer will supervise project funds, managing and reporting on its financial performance to ensure best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses and ensuring timely preparations of donor financial reports.

 

Roles and responsibilities:

  • The Finance Officer will also actively participate in finance-related activities for the Finance and Administration Department, drawing the expertise from the finance team to strengthen the financial systems of the project.
  • Prepares and submits timely and correct monthly and quarterly Global Fund Financial Reports
  • Compiles and submits disbursement requests.
  • Establishes and revises policies and procedures as appropriate to strengthen financial systems
  • Ensures compliance, value for money and efficiency in the procurement of goods and services within the Global Fund Grant.
  • Assist in the management of fixed assets of the Global Fund
  • Maintains financial oversight of programme funds disbursed, tracking the spending to ensure compliance with financial management regulations and Global Fund requirements.
  • Budget tracking during program implementation to ensure that they are in accordance with Approved Work Plans

 

  1. Experience and qualifications
  • B Com (Hons.) Accounting/Bachelor of Accounting. ACCA or CIMA will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of two (2) years post qualifying experience in management of programs funded by the Global Fund as well as managing finances for other donors.
  • Has in-depth knowledge of Global Fund financial management rules and regulations.
  • Conversant with Accounting packages such as QuickBooks, Pastel etc.
  • Compliance related experience is an added advantage

 

Interested candidates can submit application letter together with detailed CV to procurement@uzt.org.zw :  not later than Friday 14 January 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be engaged.  Please write – FINANCE AND ADMIN OFFICER GF on the subject of your email.