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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.

Finance and Administration Officer

Purpose 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 to: [email protected] or send to:

The Head – Human Resources
Society for Family Health
Plot No. 549, Ituna Road
P.O Box 50770
Lusaka

Closing: 19th of October, 2015