Finance Officer-Mwenezi
Accounting & Finance Jobs
- National Biotechnology Author…
- Expires 09 Apr 2026
- Mwenezi
- Full Time
Job Description
The National Biotechnology Authority is seeking a Finance Officer to provide accurate financial management and reporting that supports smooth day-to-day operations and long-term sustainability at its Mapfura Value Addition Plant. In this role, you will strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance with applicable financial and operational policies, and provide reliable financial information to support effective planning and decision-making. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer the successful incumbent will be tasked to:
Recommend requisitions by
• Reviewing available budget ceiling and funding.
• Confirming programme cost centre allocations.
• Verifying accuracy of programme cost centre accounting codes.
Prepare payments by
• Processing approved requisitions with supporting documents.
• Generating payment vouchers for approved requests.
• Creating and submission of payment instructions to the bank.
• Filing documentation of approved payments in relevant programme files.
Prepare Accounting entries by
• Capturing all expenditure payments and suppliers’ invoices in the system with the correct programme allocation centre.
• Performing reconciliation of nominal accounts and account ledgers.
• Preparing bank reconciliations
• Capturing all fixed assets acquired in the asset register module in the system.
Manage accounting entries by
• Monitoring the posting of data in the system.
• Authorizing financial entries and adjustments
• Verifying completeness of the postings by cross-checking control account balances.
• Maintaining the general ledger.
• Maintaining integrity of financial data through regular reconciliations and reviews.
• Coordinating financial instruments portfolio
• Conducting risk assessments for each instrument type
• Performing reconciliation of debit and credit entries
• Investigating unusual balances
• Examining supporting documentation for accuracy
Manage financial statements by
• Developing financial statements in line with IPSAS standards.
• Consolidating financial data.
• Communicating reports to relevant oversight bodies.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in finance/accounting roles, preferably within manufacturing or government agencies
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• High attention to detail and strong accuracy.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a team.
How to Apply
The National Biotechnology Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and interested applicants should submit their application letters, proof of qualifications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae in pdf format to vacancies@nba.ac.zw not later than the 9th of April 2026, clearly labelled Finance Officer-Mwenezi in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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