Finance and Administration Assistant

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE began working in Zimbabwe in 1992 in response to severe regional drought and has since expanded programming to address longer-term development issues. The organisation seeks to recruit outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to providing support to the country office.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children and safeguarding employees and communities from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse.

• Reviews all district payment requests and prepares relevant accounting journals.
• Reconciles and follows up on vendor and creditors advances timeously.
• Deposits and withdraws cash from the banks.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for local bank accounts.
• Conducts cash counts for petty cash.
• Compiles all cash-forecasts from district supervisors and provides input into Cash Call request through the Accounts Payable Analyst
• Prepares relevant reconciliation reports, district financial reports and sub-ledger reports.
• Tracks leases for the Field Offices and ensures all leases are valid and renewed on time in consultation with the IT & Admin Officer.
• Monitors and ensures repairs and maintenance of CARE rented properties at the district office are carried out as and when the need arises.
• Supports implementation of the Fleet Policy at the Sub-Office
• Prepares and controls budget for District office consumables.
• Maintains acceptable stock levels of consumables ensuring re-order levels are upheld
• Maintains the District Office asset register and updates it on quarterly basis.
• Assist the country office in execution of key monthly soft close tasks.
• Asset and Inventory Management for Office.
• Utilities management and Property Maintenance for Office.
• Project fuel Management at Office.
• Prepare Admin and Fuel Monthly Report for Office.

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent CIS,
• Minimum 2 years working experience in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• Experience in NGO finance and administration is an added advantage.
• Problem identification and resolution skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us CARE Legal. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, handicap, disability, marital status. CARE is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environment , including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment.

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