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ACCOUNTANT/FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER |
Vision Africa Regional Network (VAREN) |
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Posted 2018-10-08 00:39:36
Vision Africa Regional Network (VAREN) has
entered into agreement with Millennium Challenge Account Zambia (MCAZ) to
implement a Sanitation Improvement Project in Mtendere Township of Lusaka. The
project intends to accelerate access to adequate sanitation to 1300 households
by supporting construction of improved low cost toilets and connecting them to
the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company Waste Water Network (sewer lines).
VAREN Invites
applications for the following positions:
Accountant/Finance and Administration
Officer-01
Length of contract: 8 months (with possibility of
extension)
Supervisor: Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
§ Coordinate
and supervise staff, based on the relevant administrative, financial and HR
guidelines and directions
§ Assist
project team to ensure budgets are clear and aligned with project objectives
giving due consideration to VAREN Finance Policies and donor regulations.
§ Oversee
the preparation of all financial statements as required and ensure account
receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely.
§ Ensure
that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded.
§ Perform
finance analysis, reporting and management tasks including identifying and
resolving invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial
related issues.
§ Assist
to set up proper internal control system and ensure compliance with staff
rules, financial rules and implementing instruments
§ Support budget holders
by ensuring compliance to budget procedures and donor /
corporate regulations
§ Processing of
Cash and Cheque Payments after verification of supporting documents
§ Generate and provide
accurate, timely and appropriate financial reports in line with
contract conditions
Qualifications / Work Experience / Key
Competencies
1.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics
or related field
2.
At least 3 years of experience in
accounting work in a busy environment
3.
Good analytical skills
4.
Ability to meet deadlines and to work
within a team
5.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
6.
Good working knowledge in accounting
software. Advanced knowledge in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants for the above named
positions should submit detailed curriculum Vitea accompanied by a cover letter
addressed to: The Executive Director, P.O Box 710527, Mansa
or via
Email: varenjobs911@gmail.com.