Job Description
The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is
a regionally owned Institute with 14 member countries, currently: Angola, Botswana, Burundi,
Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and
Zimbabwe. Established in 1997, MEFMI was founded with the view to building sustainable capacity
in identified key areas in ministries of finance, planning commissions and central banks, or equivalent
institutions. MEFMI strives to improve sustainable human and institutional capacity in the critical
areas of macroeconomic and financial management; foster best practices in related institutions; and
bring emerging risks and opportunities to the fore among executive level officials. MEFMI seeks to
achieve, within its member countries, prudent macroeconomic management, competent and efficient
management of public finances, sound, efficient and stable financial sectors and stable economies with
strong and sustained growth. The MEFMI Secretariat is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of MEFMI member countries to fill the
position of Finance Manager
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director Finance and Administration, the Finance Manager is responsible for capturing
financial information, analysing it and preparing timely financial reports to facilitate management
decision. The role supports the work of the Director Finance and Administration.
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.