Restless Development is the leading national banner carrier for youth led development in Zambia.
This role will lead on financial management, accounting and scenario planning ensuring Restless Development is transparent, accountable, and able to mitigate risks as it moves forward.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that accounting records and books of accounts are kept up to date and are in accordance with Restless Development’s chart of accounts Maintain a web based accounting system (Financial Force) for the management of Restless Development Zambia expenditures and reports Ensure that all payments to supplies and projects are in accordance with relevant Restless Development regulations and approved plans budgets
- Manage monthly payroll, and ensure necessary deductions and reimbursements are processed against staff accounts
- Ensure that donor funds are received as per disbursements agreements and that expenditure by all staff is coded by unit and donor correctly Ensure that bank reconciliation as well as debtors and creditors statements are done monthly Ensure that cheque books, purchase order books, invoices are well accounted for and are kept in a safe and secure custody Annually review accounting timelines and processes to ensure accounts are being produced across our four offices in the most effective manner
- This role will involve maintaining oversight of our income, cash flows, accounting, and financial practices across the organisation
- With the support of a talented team of finance and administration staff you will work closely with the programmes directorate to ensure high quality operational and project budgets are developed, and managed
- You will work closely with the Country Director and management team to maintain oversight on financial planning and decision making producing user friendly management reports; and play an active role in fundraising and proposal development from the financial perspective
Qualifications
- Should be a committed and talented individual who will be part of our Management Committee, and will proactively engage in supporting leadership of the organisation. Within this body you will provide technical advice on financial management and planning
- The Management Committee will work closely with you to ensure they and their teams meet all key performance objectives in relation to financial management
How to apply
Send your applications to the undersigned below