Contract
Description
Position: Cluster Accountant
Reporting to: Area Programme Manager with matrix to Field Finance Manager
Location: Mwamba/Bwacha/Twikatane/Mporokoso Cluster (Kasama)
Purpose of the position
Contribute to improved and sustained well-being of children by, Overseeing the compliance of the programs financial management to the minimum standards. Support the effective decision-making and financial sustainability of the program through being a business partner, internally (to the Programme/Project Team) and externally (to local partners and collaborations). Ensure stewardship, accountability and transparency at all levels through the active resourcing and empowerment of the organization and partners as well as strengthening community financial management capacity. Ensure good planning & budgeting, thereby minimizing risk exposure to the organization and the partner’s operations. Lead and supervise clustered Area Programmes Finance and accounting team for optimum performance.
Major Responsibilities
Planning and Budgeting
Accounting
Reporting and Compliance
Risk Management and Internal Controls
Staff Capacity Building
- Education, Qualifications, Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor of Accountancy; ZICA membership required, ACCA/CIMA level 3 or equivalent a plus Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls
- At least 2 years work experience in finance, accounting/bookkeeping activities, auditing, business administration, or related field
- Good understanding of local partnering
- Experience and proficiency on financial software and reporting systems
- Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills; ability to work independently and under pressure
- Ability to manage interpersonal relations and work effectively with others, to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural, multiethnic environment while showing sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word
- Good written, oral communication and facilitation skills
- Able to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
- Knowledge of and experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements preferred
- Experience of log frame and partner collaboration preferred
Work Environment
Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% as may be required
NOTE:
“World Vision Zambia is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from all forms of abuse and sexual exploitation. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks”.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply!
Requirements
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