FINANCE OFFICER (01) Lusaka – 1 year 6 Months Contract
We are looking to recruit a professional Finance Officer to be in charge of keeping track of project’s finances. The Finance Officer will be required to enter data into financial database, prepare financial statements, process invoices, and support project staff members throughout any accounting processes. The other tasks to include keeping appropriate documentation on payroll, bank transfers, Insurance contributions and payments, statutory obligations and invoices.
Reports to Finance and Administration Manager:
Qualifications, Minimum Skills and Experience required:
- Diploma in accountancy or related equivalent from a reputable institution.
- At least 1 – 2 years’ professional experience in finance.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software – QuickBooks, Pastel, Dove payroll.
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping.
- Good organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good bank reconciliation skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Previous experience working in a non-governmental organisation and working with USAID funding a must or other donors will be an advantage.
Applicants should submit a covering one paged letter detailing how their skills, qualifications and experience match the minimum requirements outlined above, together with a CV (maximum 3 pages) and the full contact details of at least 3 professional referees, one of which should include current employer, where applicable and the expected salary a must.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th January 2023 at 17:00 hrs (Local time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please submit applications, quoting Ref: FO, to the Executive Director, Afya Mzuri, Plot 441a/361 Kasangula Road, Roma Manchinchi Road, P.O. Box 51232, Lusaka using E-mail Address: enquiries@afyamzuri.org.zm (ONLY Applications through the provided email address will be accepted).
