CIMMYT

non-profit

FinanceAnalyst

Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe
The Brief

“Finance Analyst at CIMMYT. Skills: Financial Management, Accounting, Budget Management, Donor Compliance, Internal Controls, Risk Management. Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, cash and bank management, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.. Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial transactions in the accounting system.”

What You'll Achieve.

maintaining a control environment; ensuring financial sustainability

Industry & Context.

non profit
Problems you'll solve

Identify financial risks and propose mitigation measures to management.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance roles, Experience managing donor-funded projects (USAID, EU, UN, GIZ, BMGF, etc.), Proficiency in costing is essential, Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial management systems, Proficiency in Data Visualization like Power BI, Tableau

Nice to Have

Professional certification and membership: (CA, CIS, ACCA, CIMA), preferably within an INGO

What You'll Do.

Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, cash and bank management, reconciliations, and month-end close processes., Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial transactions in the accounting system., Review and verify supporting documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance., Lead cash-flow forecasting for country office operations and field sites., Monitor cash balances to ensure availability of funds while minimizing financial risks., Prepare and review bank reconciliation statements., Oversee the reconciliation and follow-up of staff personal accounts to ensure compliance with CIMMYT policies, Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements including PAYE, NSSA, VAT etc., Support preparation of annual country budgets and donor proposal budgets., Update forecasted expenditures and provide financial analysis to inform decision-making., Review expenditure eligibility and ensure correct allocation of costs to grants and cost centers., Ensure compliance with donor financial requirements (e.

, USAID, EU, FCDO, UN agencies, etc.

)., Support internal and external audits and maintain proper audit trail documentation., Update finance team and program staff on donor rules and compliance expectations., Implement and strengthen internal control systems in line with organizational policies., Conduct periodic reviews of financial practices to ensure compliance., Identify financial risks and propose mitigation measures to management., Direct and Indirect Tax compliance, VAT refund management, Ensure compliance with CIMMYT guidelines, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements., Ensure accurate recording, tagging, reconciliation, and periodic verification of fixed assets in compliance with organizational policy and donor requirements., Supervise and mentor finance staff, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback., Provide finance training to non-finance staff, especially on budget management and compliance., Support recruitment and onboarding of finance team members as needed., Act as liaison between finance and program teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities., Work closely with procurement, administration, HR, and logistics to ensure integrated operations., Participate in country operations team meetings., Ensure clear communication of financial processes, deadlines, and expectations., Support effective use of the organization’s ERP/accounting system., Maintain an updated asset register and support periodic physical verification., Oversee proper archiving of financial documents in line with audit requirements.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Act as liaison between finance and program teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities.; Work closely with procurement, administration, HR, and logistics to ensure integrated operations.; Participate in country operations team meetings.; Ensure clear communication of financial processes, deadlines, and expectations.; Provide finance training to non-finance staff, especially on budget management and compliance.

Communication Scope

clear communication of financial processes, deadlines, and expectations

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