Required Qualification:Master’s degree in accounting/ finance/ business administration

Required general skills:Good reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, Good skills in Excel and Accounting Software is a prerequisite

Experience:Minimum 5-7 years professional experience in a similar position

Languages:Good command of spoken and written English mandatory.

Computer skills:Good knowledge of MS Office. Good working knowledge of modern communication systems.

Personal Skills:Good written and oral communication skills. Creative, flexible and capable of working in a fast moving environment.Team player, able to work in a multi-cultural environment. Can work independently and autonomous,

Main Responsibilities:
Finance Management for project activities financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and other donors (EU, GiZ, e.g.)
· Bookkeeping for current projects, (responsibility for the projects may vary).
· Bank and cash reconciliations for all accounts and cash boxes at the end of period reporting.
· Documenting financial transactions by entering account information into accounting software
· Processing of payroll for national staff.
· Developing and updating financial procedures, office policies and documentations
· Recommending financial actions by analysing accounting options.
· Summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet and other reports.
· Manages petty cash.
· Actively support office management activities and procedures
· Liaison with cashiers at partner project locations.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications for this position should be sent to:
dar@borda-sadc.org
Please send your letter of application, CV including current contact of three references (one of whom should be the last employer) and other relevant certificates, transcripts and documents.
In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional achievement, female candidates will be given preference, provided that the personal qualities of another candidate are not more appropriate for the position.