Background
SoCha LLC is preparing a response to provide Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and technical services to the USAID/Zimbabwe Mission under an anticipated MEL activity. The anticipated objectives of the Activity will be to assist the Mission with strategy and activity-level performance monitoring, evaluation, and learning, improve knowledge management, enhance the use of data and evidence in programmatic decision-making, and improve the Mission’s and implementing partners’ MEL capacity.
SoCha is seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Finance and Administration Manager (FAM). The FAM position will be full-time and based in Harare. This role is for a proposal position and is contingent on award and funding.
Scope of Work
Responsibilities of the FAM will include:
- Oversee project finance, procurement, and administration.
- Maintain reliable and accurate accounting records for the project.
- Develop financial reports for donors, including quarterly accrual reports.
- Review and verify the accuracy of monthly invoices.
- Analyze budgeted-to-actual expenditures and “burn rate”.
- Oversee the finance and administration, operations, and human resources project team.
- Oversee monthly payroll and preparation of social charges and tax remittances for staff.
- Retain and maintain financial records.
- Ensure compliance with US Government, USAID, and SoCha policies and procedures for finance, procurement, and human resources.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws.
- Provide senior-level oversight of field team operations, ensuring safety standards are met.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as finance, accounting, or business.
- A minimum of five (5) or more years of experience managing finances for USAID or international donor-funded projects.
- Experience overseeing international donor project budgets.
- Knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
- Experience with QuickBooks software.
- Knowledge of payroll and fringe benefits.
- Experience overseeing the finance and accounting of USAID-funded activities strongly preferred.
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
Location
Harare, Zimbabwe.
How to apply
To submit your application, kindly provide your CV via the following link:
https://jobs.socha.net/finance-and-administration-manager-zimbabwe/05/20/2024/
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.