Assistant Grants Accountant, WWF Zimbabwe

Job Description
Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth?Working with WWF could be the opportunity of a lifetime:All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization thatnature is our life-support system and that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF,we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR andfinance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes theycan help us create a better future for people and wildlife.What we do:We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit ofpeople and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growingcoalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protectand restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce andconsume sustainable.We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly qualified Assistant Grants Accountant to Supportcompliance with and implementation of policies, procedures and systems that ensure WWF Zimbabwe’sinternal controls are working effectively and efficientlyLocation: Harare, ZimbabweContract Type: Fixed Term

Duties and Responsibilities
Contract Type: Fixed TermI. Major FunctionsA. Planning and budgeting• Assists in the provision in the development of budgets (proposals and projects), ensuring allrequired resources for project implementation are covered and ensuring appropriate costrecovery,• Assists with review and preparation of incoming and outgoing contracts and monitorscompliance with contractual terms,• Supports in quarterly forecasts in collaboration with Project Managers,• Attends project related internal and external meetings and ensures that all financial donorrequirements are adequately communicated to Project Managers.• Assists in the preparation of annual operational budget and forecasts for WWF Zimbabwe;• Assist in the preparation of cash flow projections.B. Project implementation• Assists in monitoring and processes calling of funds for all projects;• Supports the Senior Accountant in training project managers in budget tracking to ensure thereis no overspend or low burn rate, and verifying budget availability for any commitment;• Reviews fund requests to ensure they are within approved work plans, previoustransfers/advances are accounted for and works with the Senior Accountant to ensure timelytransfers;• Supports Project Managers in developing partner/sub-grantee budgets and agreements,ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance in consultation with the Senior Accountant;• Collaborate with the Senior Accountant in maintaining a schedule of payments to partners/Sub-grantees to ensure timely transfers to partners and maintains partners accounts reconciliation;• Coordinates in reviewing partner reports, supports partners linked to projects to ensurecompliance with donor regulations and timely reporting;• Participates in project review meetings to highlight finance related matters and provides adviceon financial management to project managers;• Works with Project Managers to ensure proper closure of projects, final reports submitted, allincome collected, donor requirements on assets are followed.C. Reporting• Coordinates account coding with Project Managers and the Accounting team to ensure financialinformation allows proper internal monitoring and can be linked to project work plan as well asfinancial reporting as per donor requirements;• Coordinates with programme staff as appropriate to ensure that financial information iscomplete and accurate, provides regular financial analysis to Project Managers;• Supports in the preparation and submission of financial reports to donors and Project Managersin a timely manner. Ensures the reports are reconciled with the accounts ;• Working alongside the Senior Accountant, monitors individual project cost recovery, providesmonthly reports on cost recovery and advises on areas that need addressing.D. Internal control systems and audits• Works closely with the Senior Accountant to plan and coordinate project specific audits.Ensures recommendations are implemented in a timely manner. Also supports Office internaland external audits;• Supports with field review visits to sub grantees and field offices and also assists with capacity development;

Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications and Experience• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or related field.• Full accounting qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA or equivalent will be an added advantage;• Minimum 2 years experience working with financial/accounting systems in a major internationalorganization/NGO.Required Skills and Competencies• Good knowledge of fund accounting (including reporting requirements of major bilateral Aid Agencies)• Strong analytical skills with structured thinking capabilities;• Excellent English and knowledge of local languages is an asset;• Hands-on knowledge of the major ERP software would be a distinct advantage;• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.

How to Apply
How to apply?Email a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae as one PDF document indicating “Assistant Grants Accountant”in the subject line to hrmanager@wwf.org.zw. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contactedand work permit restrictions might apply.Deadline for applications: 26 May 2026.WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce. Female applicationsare encouraged