NGO job vacancy: Country Finance Manager / Plan
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Country Finance Manager: Plan
Deadline: 23 September 2013
Founded more than 75 years ago, Plan has global presence in 68 countries and is one of the world’s largest children’s development organisations. Plan promotes child rights and lifts millions of children out of poverty, particularly the excluded or marginalized, through high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits. Plan is an independent organization with no religious, political, or governmental affiliations. Plan Zimbabwe has active programs in child rights and protection, education, food security, health, HIV & AIDS and water, sanitation & hygiene sectors. Plan Zimbabwe is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacancy of Country Finance Manager on a renewable 2 year fixed term contract basis.
Job summary
The position is accountable for the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, strategies and controls to manage the financial resources of Plan Zimbabwe. Also implements Plan Zimbabwe’s finance strategy and solidify financial processes and systems in the country to enable Plan to deliver on its country strategy and accountabilities to children, communities and donors.
Dimensions of role
-Has a country wide financial management responsibility reporting to the Country Director and matrix managed by the Regional Finance Manager
-A member of the Country Leadership Team providing advice on country financial and risk management initiatives
-Leads the financial services provided within Plan Zimbabwe for an estimated country annual budget of US$ 25 million
-Representation of Plan Zimbabwe, its work and values within country forums/networks/conferences
-Leadership, management and development of in country finance staff
-Focal point person for in country risk management processes
Key end results and typical responsibilities
-Guide and facilitate the effective use and management of Plan’s financial resources in the country
-Financial reports & country budgets are prepared according to corporate requirements & guidelines, accurately and on time
-Financial reports are designed, produced and analyzed for internal management purposes and recommendations made
-Financial reporting and cash management is accurate and compliant with established policies and procedures
-Capacity assessments of prospective partners are thoroughly performed for possible cooperation and partnerships
-Provide an oversight and development of an excellent and high performing country finance team
-Budgeting and planning is based on excellent and timely financial data
-Manage Plan Zimbabwe’s general ledger and cash management processes
-Compliance with policies, standards and guidelines is routinely monitored, using audit-rating trends
-Payroll procedures are established and maintained in accordance with local legal requirements
-Support the Country Leadership Team in managing country financial risks
-Ensure country budget expenditures do not exceed approved budget limits
-Provide capacity building trainings for partners
Entry qualifications and experience
-University Degree in Finance or Accounting plus a Professional Accounting Qualification such as CIS, ACCA, CIMA or the equivalent
-Minimum of 7 years experience at the managerial level on a similar position
-Experience in using and managing various accounting packages or applications
-Experience on internal control applications and local taxation
-Experience in risk identification and management
-Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills
-Strong team building, strategic thinking and motivational skills
-Extensive travel within and outside the country
-Innovative and results oriented
To apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & covering letter outlining their suitability for the position to: zwe.recruitment [at] plan-international [dot] org
Plan is committed to keeping children safe from abuse, neglect and any forms of exploitation. Reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
