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WE ARE

HIRING
Job Title: Project Accountant
Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
Reports to: Finance and Administration

Manager
Base: Head Office- Harare

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development is seeking to recruit an


experienced professional to assume the role Project Accountant. The Project
Accountant will provide support to the Finance and Administration Manager in
accounting, report compliance within ZIMCODD and partner requirements,
including: producing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and year-end accounts in
the accounting system, as a Project Accountant.

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development, ZIMCODD, is a socio-


economic justice coalition preoccupied with the quest for Social and
Economic Justice established in February 2000 to facilitate citizens’
involvement in making public policy and practice pro-people and sustainable.
Its specific objectives are: To raise the level of economic literacy among
ZIMCODD members to include views and participation of grassroots and
marginalized communities; facilitate research, lobbying and advocacy in order
to raise the level of economic literacy and fiscal transparency on issues of
debt, national/municipal budgets, trade and sustainable development;
formulate credible and sustainable economic and social policy alternatives;
develop a national coalition, and facilitate the building of a vibrant movement
for social and economic justice in Zimbabwe.
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HIRING

1.Finance Function
Assist the Finance & Administration Manager in the following:
Managing the whole accounting value chain and documenting all support documents
Promote daily audit readiness in line with ZIMCODD work culture.
Execute project specific functions to expedite smooth running of the assigned project
Management and reconciliation of the bank and cash accounts, preparation of the
weekly cash counts and monthly financial records including cashbooks.
Prepare monthly general ledger control account reconciliations per operational
procedures.
Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports for different
donors.
Administer all project budgets to ensure compliance with the approved agreements
Work on project close-out procedures, close out finance reports,
Maintain up to date fixed asset register assist in physical assets verifications semi-
annually.
Maintain a complete record of all revenue, expenditure incurred, assets owned and
liabilities due to different stakeholders.
Cash flow preparation, analysis, budget preparation, realignments, monitoring, reviews
as well as ensuring all funds are spent according to obligated amount.
Properly verifying all payments, ensuring proper transaction vouching and the
processing of all payments and their approval prior to payment.
Prepare project audit files for different donors and attend to audit queries until audit
ends.
Assist in procurement of office and programme requirements using set procurement
policy.
Process reimbursements and allowances to workshop/activity participants;
Process payments to Procure approved organizational assets;
Check and follow up on project specific acquittals and reconcile same to ensure
recovery.
Collect cash from the bank when required.
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2.Payroll
Payroll initiation for staff salaries payments, including national insurance and tax
liabilities, reconciling the same and monitoring medical expenses, subsistence
allowances, phone usage, etc.
Prepare and update payroll journal schedule monthly
Timeously completes and submits statutory returns to ensure obligations are met on
time.
Ensure filing of regular financial reports and budget records

Carry out any other tasks as assigned from time to time by Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:


Professional Accounting, Finance or relevant qualification a pre-requisite
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant positions
Experience with international donor organisation requirements in an NGO setting is
considered an asset.
Knowledge of Pastel accounting system and experience with Belina payroll is
considered to be an asset to the job
Experience on procurement and human resources is valuable for this post
Sound knowledge of financial management & control rules and practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their CVs and a
motivational letter email to: [email protected] and Copy
[email protected]
Deadline: 31 January 2023

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