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Finance and Administrative Officer: Diakonia Zambia

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Diakonia, a Christian International Non-Governmental Organization that works with civil society organizations supporting Democracy, Social and Economic Justice, Rights and Capacity Buildings is looking is looking for a Finance and Administrative Officer.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Country Representative, the Finance and Administrative Officer in will provide leadership in financial management and administration in respect of the Country Office in Zambia

Job Description

  •  Review and administer finance, procurement and administration policies, systems and procedures the Country Office.
  •  Budgeting and budgetary control in respect at Country Office in conjunction with the Country Representative.
  •  Prepare timely and accurate financial reports aid responsible for audit management
  •  Review and analyze partner financial reports, audited financial statements and budgets.
  •  Advising the Country Representative on disbursement to partners as appropriate.
  •  Review administrative and financial capacity of partners and identify key areas and be part of capacity strength initiatives
  •  Manage the payroll and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  •  Ensure payments are made in accordance with established procedures

Skills

  •  Sufficient knowledge of accounting, book keeping and high analytical skills
  •  Good interpersonal skills to be able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
  •  Attention to detail; to be able scrutinize financial and other documents before the decision making
  •  Planning and organizing ability
  •  Be able to accomplish tasks, file and retrieve information
  •  Effective communication both oral and written English language

Qualification and Experience

  •  Bachelor degree in Accounting,ACCA, ZICA or equivalent qualifications
  •  Minimum five years’ experience in a busy International, Multicultural Non-Governmental organization will be an added advantage
  •  Should be a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

If you meet the above requirements,Please send in your application letter with a detail CV to:[email protected]

Closing date is 17th April, 2015