Location: Harare
Overview:
Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI's teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care.
The Clinton Health Access initiative in Zimbabwe is seeking to engage services of Finance Administrator to support the day to day management of finance functions of the Zimbabwe Office.
The Finance Administrator is expected to have analytical, time management and communication skills. The position requires a person who is motivated, efficient, organized and eager to learn and will support the Country Lead, Finance/HR/Admin/Operations
Responsibilities:
Ensure adherence to CHAI Zimbabwe Finance Manuals, and all statutory requirements
Accurately record daily transactions in cashbook and prepare monthly bank reconciliations statements for review by Country Lead, Finance/HR/Admin/Operations
Process payments and prepare cash and bank payment vouchers for transfers, RTGS and other bank payment modes
Ensure that adequate supporting documentation is obtained before payments are processed
Assess and follow up on acquittals and any outstanding supporting documentation submitted
Receive and receipt liquidations
Maintain and reconcile the cashbook and other books of accounts in the Finance System (Excel and QuickBooks)
Maintain a filing system for all finance records and back system for financial records
Assist in monitoring cash balances to ensure funds are always available in-country
Maintain good cash controls, prepare petty cash form, and request additional cash as necessary
Support the annual external and/ internal audit process
Prepare journal vouchers for any adjustments
Undertake any other duties that may be requested by the Supervisor
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting related degree
1 -2 years working experience
In-depth knowledge of QuickBooks and MS Office (Excel, power point, etc)
2+ years of working experience in the private or public sector, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications
Experience working/living in resource-poor settings
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
Advantages:
Experience in working for an NGO or International development organization
Experience project based accounting systems and procedures
Experience in identifying and analyzing internal controls
Ability to plan, juggle complex multiple priorities within restricted resources
Ability to travel at short notice
Willingness to work long hours
