Finance Manager-WWF
Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
Date Posted | September 28, 2021 |
Category |
Finance
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | ZWD |
Description
Major Functions
- Ensures that strong financial capacity, effective financial systems and internal controls that guarantee compliance with WWF standards, applicable legislation and donor obligations are in place in the office.
- Following an integrated approach, lead the costing of the Zimbabwe strategy in close collaboration with the country office and the Africa regional office.
- Ensure the adequacy of internal and external financial reports, systems and procedures in the office.
- Responsible for ensuring that the office provides sound and timely financial information and review those regularly in order to monitor Country Office’s financial health.
- Review proposal budgets, donor contracts, project budgets for amounts over the country signatory limits and as required by the WWF Quality Assurance process,
- Coordinate the submission of timely and quality financial reports to donors as well as audits for the programmes.
- Determine the need for development of finance staff capacity in Zimbabwe office and coordinate the training with the Regional Office.
- Ensure the office has an appropriate Finance structure, allowing accountability, segregation of duties and proper support to programmes.
- Where appropriate, support the adaptation of WWF Finance & Operations policies and procedures by the country office to local context. Contribute, if needed, to the development, revision and improvement of WWF procedures.
Required Qualifications
- A university degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field or professional accountancy qualifications, combined with good working knowledge of international accounting and reporting standards.
- Possession of an MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification and professional qualifications would be an advantage.
- At least 7 years working experience in a senior Finance position preferably in an international organisation/NGO.
- A thorough knowledge of, and dexterity with, accounting software.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrable skills in the development of finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems in the context of an international NGO.
- Strong financial acumen and proven drive for results.
- Excellent analytical and advisory skills with high work standards and ability to promote team synergy in a multi-cultural work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, discretion and impartiality) are essential for this position.
- Strong team-player with ability to work in virtual teams.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals within a broad range of cultural environment.
- Fluency in written and oral English.
- Ability to train others.
- Demonstrates WWF behaviours in way of working: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate Fearlessly.
- Adheres to WWF core values, which are: Courage, Respect, Collaboration and Integrity.
Applying Instructions
Email a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating “Finance Manager” in the subject line to hrmanager@wwf.org.zw. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and work permit restrictions might apply. Deadline for applications: WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce. Female applications are encouraged