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FINANCE MANAGER |
WARMA |
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Posted 2018-10-12 04:06:22
The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) is a
statutory body incorporated under the Water Resources Management (WRM) Act No.
21 of 2011. The mandate of WARMA is to preserve and protect Zambia’s ground and
surface water resources and regulate the abstraction, allocation, use,
development and management of water in a sustainable manner.
WARMA seeks to recruit for the following positions to be
based at the WARMA Head Office in Lusaka. These are senior positions that are
of value to the institution. WARMA is an equal opportunity employer and as such
applications are hereby invited from Zambian citizens only.
FINANCE MANAGER
Overall Accountabilities:
As Finance Manager your overall responsibility will be to
manage all financial affairs of the Water Resources Management Authority
(WARMA). You will be accountable for the provision of financial advice and
support to the Director General and other units in the Authority to enable them
make sound business plans and decisions in the implementation of WARMA’s
water resource management objectives.
Clear budgetary planning, cash flow management, fund
accounting, financial reporting as well as oversight on all institutional
revenues and expenditure for the Authority will be key attributes of your
function. Prudent financial planning and management, sound financial
forecasting and analysis are imperative responsibilities. Adherence to public
finance management principles and globally accepted and standard financial
management tenets and practices will be a must.
You will report to the Director General who will be your
immediate supervisor.
Education:
§ A
full and genuine Grade 12 with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ levels including
English and Mathematics.
§ At
least a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting
§ Higher
and/or Professional qualifications would be an added advantage.
Experience:
§ At
least seven (07) years’ work experience in Accounts Department at senior level
in a reputable organization or company with diverse staff teams
Professional Membership:
§ Must
be a member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
Specific functions:
Your specific functions and accountabilities will be:
1.
Managing fund inflows and outflows from
various sources.
2.
Providing and interpreting financial
information.
3.
Liaising with Ministry of Water
Development, Sanitation & Environmental Protection (MWDSEP) on financial
inflows in line with government funding frameworks.
4.
Liaising and coordinating with
Cooperating Partners on committed funding for WARMA activities.
5.
Preparing and monitoring cash flows and
predicting future trends.
6.
Participating in financial resource
mobilisation activities as may be necessary.
7.
Advising management on sustainable
financial investment opportunities.
8.
Analysing and reporting on factors
influencing business performance.
9.
Developing financial management tools,
controls and mechanisms that minimise financial risk.
10.
Managing all company assets and
ensuring they are in optimum state at all times and appropriately insured.
11.
Implementing effective grant and fund
accounting systems.
12.
Conducting reviews and evaluations for
cost-reduction opportunities.
13.
Manage the company’s financial
accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
14.
Coordinating and assessing financial
needs for catchment and sub-catchment teams to ensure they operate smoothly.
15.
Managing theAuthority’s pay roll
system.
16.
Liaising with auditors to ensure annual
audits are carried out.
17.
Preparing monthly management accounts
and other periodical and special reports to specific deadlines.
18.
Developing external relationships with
appropriate contacts, e.g. Auditors, Bankers, Statutory Organizations and other
Institutions such as ZRA, MOF, NAPSA and National Council for Construction
(NCC) among others.
19.
Supervising and managing accounts staff
under your charge.
20.
Ensuring adherence to statutory
obligations regarding contracting and taxation.
21.
Ensuring timely bank reconciliation and
smooth petty cash management.
22.
Undertaking any other financial
responsibilities tasked to you.
Other Attributes:
§ Excellent
organizational skills
§ Leadership
skills
§ Good
oral and written skills
§ Proficient
IT skills – Microsoft Word/ Excel/ Project
§ Good
interpersonal skills
§ A
team player
§ Attention
to detail
§ A
self-starter, proactive and should be able to work with minimum supervision.
Application Procedure:
All applications should be clearly marked on the envelope
with the position of interest and delivered or posted to the undersigned.
Please note that the application package should consist of an application
letter, latest CV, certified copies of educational and professional
credentials.
The Director General,
Water Resources Management Authority
Plot No. 4186 Addis Ababa Drive
P. O. Box 51059,
LUSAKA.
Deadline for Applications is October 31st 2018
Please
note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.