Finance Officer (INT10998)

Finance Officer (INT10998)

TEAM PURPOSE: To provide a full suite of business support services to the Zimbabwe country program.

JOB PURPOSE: To undertake specific tasks in support of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

 Maintain Financial Information System:30%

• Checks accuracy, completeness of supporting documentation and validity of financial data before posting into people soft.
• Reviews payment vouchers to ensure that correct budget codes are charged, and approvals have been made with appropriate delegated authority.
• Generate finance reports - preparation and timely submission of project financial reports ,month end bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analysis Financial data for upward decision making.

Reinforcement of Internal Controls:20%

• Reviews and maintains financial management and internal controls systems in the office to maintain the financial integrity of Oxfam.
• Ensures compliance with established Oxfam corporate policies as laid down in the financial policies and procedures manual.
• To assist in coordinating audits for projects.
• Preparation of Payroll statutory returns.

Partner development and capacity building:40%

• Assist in assessments and identifying financial capacity gaps of partners before funding.
• Assists in building of capacity of partners in financial management where there are gaps.
• Works with Program Accountant in developing a system of tracking funding to partners expenditures, balances, reports submission and review of internal audit reports to recommend actions.
• Assists in reviewing partner financial reports with support of Program accountant & Funding Manager.
• Assists in reviewing partner grant budgets and activity plans to ensure compliance with donor requirements and OGB policies and procedures.

Planning, Budgeting and Utilization of Financial Resources:10%

• Assists Program Accountant in the interpretation of budget lines to partners.
• Supports the Program Accountant in the Annual budget process, forecasts and in any Budget revision of the project.
• Prepares monthly budget variance reports.
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets.
• Official Bank Agent for the Harare office- responsible for banking & cashing of cheques.
• Preparation of top up requests for reviewing by Program Accountant and BSM.
• To be responsible for cheque & petty cash payments

 What We Are Looking For:

• We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
• An ideal candidate for the role will also be/have:

 Skills, Experience, and attributes

Knowledge & Experience 

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 1-2 years practical accounting experience
• Proven experience of working in teams and strong inter-personal skills
• Excellent computer skills including spreadsheets (ideally MS Excel) and –word processing (ideally MS Word)
• Excellent written/oral communication & listening skills
• Competent numerically
• Fluent English
• Commitment to Oxfam's aims and philosophy
• Strong sense of personal integrity
• Self-confidence, maturity & ability to co-operate with a wide variety of people
• Initiative, creativity & flexibility
• Previous experience of working with an NGO
• Previous experience of using a computerized accounts package
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Able to travel away from workstation regularly for short periods.

Dimensions:

• Draws from a number of information sources to inform individual and group
• Solves basic problems, which have some variety, and takes decisions based on a number of possible options, sometimes with upward referral.
• Communicates widely within the department, with some frequent Oxfam contacts and a number of external contacts.
• Contributes to the development of improvements to the department’s services, procedures and systems.
• Collates information and draws from a variety of information sources to inform individual and group decisions
• Has some broad knowledge of complex finance processes

Key Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organizational Values

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Our offer

At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a competitive compensation package based on a 37.5-hour work week.

The closing date is Monday 21 April 2025

Oxfam is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks.