Job Description
Applicants are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacant post that has arisen in the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission.
Reports To: Finance And Administration Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and review policies and procedures for the Finance Department.
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual revenue and capital budgets.
- Coordinate the compilation of financial statements and annual appropriation accounts for the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission in compliance with Treasury instructions.
- Implement financial planning and budgeting procedures for the Commission.
- Sets financial targets for all trading accounts of the Commission.
- Ensures existence of adequate and adherence to policies that guide effective operations of Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission.
- Consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Finance Department.
- Coordinate, monitor, and maintain schedules of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reconciliations. 9. Review and check monthly bank and creditors statements.
- Compile responses to audit queries and observations raised by the Chief Internal Auditor and Auditor General's office, led by the Finance and Administration Director.
- Review expenditure reports for donor funded activities.
- Review travel requests and advance acquittals.
- Prepare minutes to the Finance Committee.
- Represent the Commission as necessary at meetings and conferences.
- Monitor and implement Performance Based Budgeting.
- Support the Finance Director with day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, and with special projects as required.
- Appraise, supervise and offer advice to subordinates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) degree, or Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree and a full professional qualification i.e. CIS, ACCA or any relevant professional qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
- A relevant Master's degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in financial management preferably in the Public Service.
- Good understanding of Public Finance Accounting procedures and regulations (Public Finance Management Act).
- Knowledge of Performance Based Budgeting is mandatory.
- Thorough knowledge of IPSAS Proficiency in accounting software including SAP and Pastel is mandatory.
- Possess a good financial analytical mind and Excellent leadership skills Must be a person of high integrity, professionalism, assertiveness, innovation and be able to work under pressure.
- Ability to work under pressure Computer literacy and knowledge of modern accounting packages.
- A clean class four (4) driver's license.
Other
How to Apply
Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, proof of qualifications and experience should be addressed and forwarded to:
The Human Resources Director,
- Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, 144 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare OR
- Bulawayo office, 46 Park Road, Suburbs, Opp. Bulawayo Polytechnic Main Gate, Bulawayo OR
- Mutare Office, 59 Second Street, PREMCO Building, 2nd Floor, Mutare OR
- Masvingo Office, Chiefs Hall, Masvingo.
OR
E-mail application to: zhrchumanresources23@gmail.com.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates meeting the above requirements will be responded to. NB: Applicants should indicate the post applied for on the envelopes and email subject. "The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission is an equal opportunity employer which practices gender and human rights-based approaches to recruitment. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply".
Deadline: 26 February 2023.