The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned institute with 13 member countries currently: Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of member states to fill the following positions at the MEFMI Secretariat in Harare, Zimbabwe. :
POSITION: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Accountant, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for:
• Preparing vouchers for payments daily.
• Initiating payments for approval.
• Receipting and depositing all money received.
• Requesting transfer confirmations from the bank.
• Posting all receipts and payments in the computerized cashbook daily.
• Carrying out monthly Bank reconciliations.
• Assisting auditors to retrieve documents and explain transactions where necessary.
• Filing all invoices and payment vouchers daily.
• Attend to payment queries from suppliers of goods and services.
• Stores maintenance and issuing of stock items to members of staff.
• Monthly stock reconciliations.
REQUIREMENTS
• ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics or Accounts.
• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• Knowledge and practical experience of computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of the Pastel Accounting system will be an added advantage.
• Practical experience in the use of Microsoft Office.
• At least 3 years proven practical accounting and book-keeping experience.
• Experience in a regional or international organization will also be an added advantage.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants for the above vacancies should submit written applications, clearly stating the position applied for, accompanied by a detailed CV with names and addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees to be received by 31 August, 2011.
MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be sent to:
The Executive Director
MEFMI
9 Earls Road
Alexandra Park
P.O Box A1419
Avondale
Harare
ZIMBABWE
Email: capacity@mefmi.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of member states to fill the following positions at the MEFMI Secretariat in Harare, Zimbabwe. :
POSITION: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Accountant, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for:
• Preparing vouchers for payments daily.
• Initiating payments for approval.
• Receipting and depositing all money received.
• Requesting transfer confirmations from the bank.
• Posting all receipts and payments in the computerized cashbook daily.
• Carrying out monthly Bank reconciliations.
• Assisting auditors to retrieve documents and explain transactions where necessary.
• Filing all invoices and payment vouchers daily.
• Attend to payment queries from suppliers of goods and services.
• Stores maintenance and issuing of stock items to members of staff.
• Monthly stock reconciliations.
REQUIREMENTS
• ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics or Accounts.
• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• Knowledge and practical experience of computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of the Pastel Accounting system will be an added advantage.
• Practical experience in the use of Microsoft Office.
• At least 3 years proven practical accounting and book-keeping experience.
• Experience in a regional or international organization will also be an added advantage.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants for the above vacancies should submit written applications, clearly stating the position applied for, accompanied by a detailed CV with names and addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees to be received by 31 August, 2011.
MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be sent to:
The Executive Director
MEFMI
9 Earls Road
Alexandra Park
P.O Box A1419
Avondale
Harare
ZIMBABWE
Email: capacity@mefmi.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
