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Finance and Administration Officer Job In Zambia

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PSI/Zambia was established in 1992 to empower at-risk and underserved Zambians to lead healthier lives in line with the Government of Zambia’s health priorities. PSI/Zambia’s current portfolio contains programs in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, malaria, safe water.Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer (Mansa)

Main Purpose of the Job:

To ensure efficient use of the organisational assets, proper handling of financial matters and inventory control at the Regional Office.

Finance

  • Make sure that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with standard financial procedures.
  • Regularly review the Petty cash float, travel advance and aging reports
  • Prepare an analysis of the cashbooks, management report, comparison with budget, and commentary at the end of the month.
  • Prepare, review Regional Financial reports and budgets, with Regional Manager.

Administration

  • Ensure that staff adhere to the travel policy
  • Ensure proper and efficient utilisation of company assets
  • Ensure that the security procedures are implemented.
  • Manage the Receptionist/Stores, Drivers, the Cleaners, and the Guards.
  • Ensure that the office has vehicles appropriate to its needs.
  • Monitor fuel usage for vehicles through fuel account system and prepare monthly vehicle/fuel reports
  • Ensure that the agreement with the fuel supplier is valid and works well.

HR

  • Provide support to the office in all other HR matters.
  • Ensure staff fill out time sheets and have them sent to Head quarters timely
  • Maintain HR records, including staff lists, staff files and the leave register.

Required Qualification:

  • Accounting Diploma and Part qualified ACCA or ZICA.
  • Member of Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants.
  • At least three years experience in a commercial, government or non-governmental organization.
  • Good / excellent written skills in English.
  • Good Planning and Analytical Skills
  • Computer literacy and familiarity in MS word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with accounting software (Lawson, QuickBooks, Sun or Pastel).
  • Knowledge of USAID, GATES, Global Fund donor regulations required
  • Ability to travel nationally 30% of time.

How to Apply:

Email cover letters together with detailed CVs by 19th of October, 2015 to: [email protected] or send to The Head – Human Resources, Society for Family Health, Plot No. 549, Ituna Road, P.O Box 50770, Lusaka.