• Company: Action Africa
• Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job Category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

Job Title: Finance and Administration Assistant (Internship)

Location: Lusaka

Reporting to: Project Accountant

Duration: 3 Months Contract; Renewable based on performance

Summary:

We are seeking the services of a Finance and Administration Assistant to join our Finance and Administration Department in ensuring efficient Management of Financial resources. Dealing with organizational financial procedures is a major function of this position in carrying out day to day roles mainly relating to the preparation of financial source documents. Please note that this a non-paying internship position; however transport will be provided to and from the workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Handle payments; the preparation and proper filing of accounting documents (such as payment request forms, payment vouchers etc),
• Assisting with project expenditure tracking,
• Managing Office petty cash,
• Assisting in the procurement of Country office supplies and other requirements,
• Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations (Employees PAYE, personal levy, NAPSA, Workers compensation and Annual Returns)
• Implementing the financial policy internal controls,
• Managing the organizations Assets,
• Carrying out administrative tasks as delegated.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of ACCA 1 or ZICA Technician or equivalent is a must.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Other competencies and skills:

• Basic understanding of accounting and book-keeping,
• Knowledge of the banking systems,
• Excellent numerical, analytical and interpersonal skills,
• The ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively,

Sound knowledge of spreadsheets/ Microsoft Excel

How to Apply

To apply:  send your cover letter, CV and qualifications in one word or PDF document to [email protected] and [email protected] by 16th May 2018