Leonard Cheshire Disability Project Accounts Assistant Jobs in Zambia

Leonard Cheshire Disability Project Accounts Assistant Jobs in Zambia

Purpose of the Job

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for all accounting and commercial activities of the Project with a full awareness of the General Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls over financial reporting.

• Develop and maintain the Project accounting systems, accurately imputing expenditure against correct codes and projects.

• Be responsible for and manage income received from the Lead Partner and to prepare accurate monthly financial reports, expenditure reports and any other reports as requested by the supervisor.

• Be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive the correct contractual salaries and ensure correct deductions are made and submitted together with returns on time to the relevant authorities.

• Be responsible for the preparation of the annual, quarterly budgets and cash requests. a Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and submit to the Finance Manager together with bank statements every first week of the month.

• Take the lead in the annual audits of the project with the support from the Finance Manager.

• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• Diploma in Accountancy or degree in accounting and/or a recognized accounting qualification (ZICA Tech, CAT or part qualified ACCA or equivalent)

• Member of ZICA

Essential Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of designing and implementing financial controls and systems.

• A good understanding of budgets and strong financial management skills.

• Good or Excellent Excel user.

• Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting package.

• Ability to work independently.

• Worked for NGOs for more than 3 years.

• Experience in managing institutional donor funds (e.g. ELI, DFID, USAID).

How to Apply

Applicant must submit their credentials that is CV and cover letter to

cheshirezambiajobs@yahoo.com

Closing date 9th October 2020.