About Good Neighbors Mozambique
Good Neighbors Mozambique is an international humanitarian and development NGO, dedicated to working with communities to improve the lives of children, youth and families in need. Our mission is to create a world where people live with dignity and respect, free from poverty, hunger and oppression. We work in Mozambique and around the world to promote child protection, education, health and livelihoods.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Finance Officer to join our organization. The Finance Officer will be responsible for all financial operations in all offices, supporting GNMOZ’s mission through effective financial management.
Vacancy Announcement
Job Title: Finance Officer
Job Site: Maputo
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Financial oversight of all financial operations and practices in the Country office;
- Compliance with all local laws relating to accounting, finance;
- Compliance with all GNMOZ policies & procedures, donor requirements and country rules;
- Accounting and operating information is complete and reliable (to CDs, to Regional Office, to HQ, to Donors);
- Any instances of financial misconduct/fraud;
- Effective collaboration with donors, banks, contractors, government officials and other partners in relation to financial issues;
- That issues raised by internal/external auditors are addressed and resolved in a timely manner;
- Training and support to all GNM staff on financial policies, procedures and practices.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the NGO sector;
- Strong knowledge of financial practices;
- Proficiency in Online Quickbook;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Languages
- Proficiency in Portuguese and English.
Safeguard Statement
Good Neighbors Mozambique has a zero tolerance to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All employees and partners must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.