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FINANCE MANAGER – ZAMBIA |
WWF Zambia |
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Posted 2019-02-12 00:17:24
WWF (The World Wide Fund for Nature)
is an International Non-Governmental Organization that deals with conservation
of nature. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural
environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
WWF Zambia is
seeking to hire an experienced and motivated individual for the position
of Finance Manager to be based in Lusaka (please refer to a detailed JD on our website).
The Role:
The main function of the role is to
ensure a high performing office with efficient financial operating systems
supporting conservation impact in line with the WWF Zambia country and global
priorities and initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
§ Supervises and coordinates the development and
timely implementation of policies, procedures, and systems for all financial
support services in WWF Zambia, including accounting, financial reporting,
auditing, budgeting, internal controls, and adherence to guidelines developed
by WWF International and WWF Regional office for Africa.
§ Budget development and monitoring: lead the
development and monitoring of country office budgets and guides program
managers on project budget development and monitoring.
§ Financial sustainability: Provides support to
the Country Director to develop and implement WWF Zambia financial
sustainability plan, and support WWF Zambia fundraising and proposal
development efforts.
§ Timely and quality reporting: Produces timely
quarterly financial reports and management accounts to the Zambia Management
Team and to the Regional office, and advises on opportunities for improvement
in resource utilization.
§ Risk management: Take a lead role in
identifying risks, developing and implementing WWF Zambia risk management
strategy.
Required
Qualifications
§ A university degree in Accounting, Finance,
Commerce, Business Administration or related field; possession of an MBA or
equivalent post-graduate qualification would be an added advantage;
§ Full accounting qualification, i.e., CIMA,
ACCA, CIS or equivalent;
§ Over 7 years working experience with at least
3 years in a senior Finance and Accounting position preferably in a major
international organisation/NGO.
§ Demonstrated skills in developing, managing
and evaluating financial and administrative plans and policies;
§ Experience with project level accounting,
management and reporting;
§ Experience working with government and donors;
§ A thorough knowledge of and dexterity
with, accounting software’s (ORACLE and ACCPAC will be an added
advantage); and
§ Experience working with international
organizations involved in environmental and/or livelihood issues would be an
advantage.
§ Zambian Nationals only.
Required
Skills and Competencies
§ Strong leadership abilities;
§ The ability to work under pressure;
§ Excellent inter-personal skills, including the
ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, within WWF
Zambia and, as required, with external stakeholders;
§ Experience with project accounting, management
and reporting;
§ Excellent oral and written communication
skills in English; and
§ Adherence to WWF’s values, which are:
Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible &
Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results.
§ Exemplification of WWF’s key behaviors: Strive
for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, and Innovate Fearlessly.
How to apply?
Applications must
include a complete CV with full contact details of three referees and should be
addressed to The Human Resources Manager-Africa through careers@wwfafrica.org by Friday 22nd February 2019 at 5.00pm Lusaka Time.