Finance and Administrative Officer

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches. MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development, and peace. MCC is committed to relationships with local partners and churches. As an Anabaptist organization, MCC strives to make peace a part of every program. In Mozambique, MCC has five partners with eleven projects. Our programmatic areas include disaster relief, conservation agriculture, education, and peacebuilding. The Christian Council of Mozambique Tete (CCM-Tete) is one of MCC partners and has a Conservation Agriculture and Food Security program funded by Canadian Food Grains Bank (CFGB). MCC’s work with CCM-Tete is primarily related to food security and livelihoods focusing on conservation agriculture.

(Mozambican Nationals only)

Position Title: Finance and Administrative Officer

Reporting to: Country Representatives

Full Time Employment: 1.00

Employment Type: National Staff

Location: Beira, Mozambique

Start Date: ASAP

Financial Tasks:

• Enter financial transaction data in FASWin, MCC’s accounting software
• Generate FASWin monthly financial reports
• Manage incoming and outcoming online bank transfers, including currency exchanges at MCC bank accounts in Mozambique
• Disburse grant tranches to partners and maintain tranche confirmation register
• Produce monthly fund requests to MCC for Rep submission to headquarters
• Complete monthly tax submissions to Mozambique Revenue Authority
• Manage staff pay, tax, and benefit records, including tax IDs and payroll register.
• Keep track of changes in Mozambique tax law and immediately update Reps of changes
• Draft quarterly budget comparisons
• Double check all financial reports from Mozambique project partners
• Conduct partner financial reviews
• Compile materials requested for year-end reporting and audits
• Produce annual financial reports to Mozambique Revenue Authority for Rep’s submission
• Document office procedures and update information
• Manage office cash box and advances to staff

Administrative Tasks:

• Maintain office financial records and paper files
• Support program project data entry (especially partner financial reports) in PlanWin data base
• In collaboration with Office and Government Relations Manager, provide logistical support for MCC service workers, including for meetings and workshops, travel arrangements
• Be responsible for office security procedures to protect people and property
• Provide oral and written English – Portuguese – English translation as needed
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications Expected:

• Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting with at least 2 years of experience in the INGO sector
• CPA certification a strong plus
• Familiarity with Mozambique Revenue Authority tax regulations
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel
• Teamwork, Integrity, Sensitivity to diversity, Flexibility and adaptability, Initiative and Interpersonal skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Portuguese
• Committed to Christian faith as demonstrated through participation in a church community.
• Committed to MCC values of peace and justice.
• Right to work and live in Mozambique

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship, active church membership, and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and encourage qualified females’ candidates to apply.