Management Accountant

Legal Aid Board (LAB) is a statutory body, which was established under the Legal Aid Act. The Board is mandated to provide legal aid services to persons with inadequate means. The Board now seeks to appoint a dynamic and pro-active person to be based at Lusaka office and now invite applications for the position of :

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Director/CEO

Job purpose:- To co-ordinate and control the budget processes and financial  processes of the Board in order to ensure sound financial management system and applications.

Duties and responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and quarterly financial reports to the Board;
• Managing the preparation of the company’s budget and monitoring  performance against budget;
• Treasury and cash flow management;
• Ensuring internal controls are in place and functioning;
• Compliance with applicable laws, statutory requirements and best practices;
• Effective supervision of all finance staff and managing all administrative matters in the Finance Department;
• Managing relations, suppliers, facilities, payroll and Promotion of sound corporate governance in the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve (12) full certificate
• BA degree in Accountancy plusACCA/ClMA professional qualification
• MBA is an added advantage
• At least six(6) years working experience, four of which must be at managerial level
• Member of ZICA
• Proficiency in the use of Pastel Accounting(Pastel Evolution Package)
• Financial Management and Financial Reporting Skills
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organisational and written skills

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