Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

Key Performance Areas
1. Ensures frequent review of internal controls and risk assessment including review of policies and
procedures and quarterly risk reporting.
2. Assists the Director Finance and Administration in providing strategic direction to the Finance
Department.
3. Coordinates with the main Programme Departments, Information Technology, Human Resources
and Public Relations functions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
4. Ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other regulations
by establishing financial management systems, transparent financial and reporting procedures,
operational controls, policies and procedures.
5. Assists in the coordination of the preparation of financial plans and budgets in accordance with the
Institute’s work plans and programmes.
6. Manages the reporting for various co-operating partners.
7. Manages and controls the Institute’s financial resources and other assets to ensure sound financial
management and operations.
8. Oversees the preparation of financial reports including annual audited financial statements.

Qualifications and Experience
a) At least a Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Studies or equivalent.
b) Working knowledge of Pastel.
c) Professional qualification like ACCA, CA, CIMA, etc is a prerequisite.
d) At least 5 years progressive experience in financial management role.
e) A relevant master’s degree is an added advantage.

Desirable skills and attributes
The following will be added advantages:
a) Supervisory experience including coaching and team formation.
b) Experience of working in a multicultural professional environment.
Competencies
a) Strong qualitative, quantitative, and analytical skills.
b) Excellent written (report writing) and verbal skills.
c) Leadership skills and ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
d) Cooperation and Team Spirit.
e) Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits
The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed term contract of three (3) years, renewable subject
to performance. On offer is an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax-free salary paid in
US dollars which is competitive with other similar organisations.

Location and Language
The position is located at the Institute’s Secretariat in Harare, Zimbabwe and the official language of
the Institute is English. A working knowledge of Portuguese would be an added advantage.

Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted by 16 February 2024.
MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and both male and female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
Please send your applications to recruitment@mefmi.org . At this stage, applicants are requested to
only email their updated CV and cover letter (no certificates). No hard copy applications will be
entertained. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.