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Finance Officer Job: Lusaka Provincial Health Office

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Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO) with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-listed position:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Districts within Lusaka Province

Reports to: District Accountant/ Project Accountant

Principal Accountabilities:

  1. Prepare financial reports in line with GRZ/PEPFAR Project policies and procedures
  2. Prepare budgets, track expenditure and perform variance analyses
  3. Ensure compliance with relevant project/donor rules, regulations, and internal controls
  4. Data capture of financial transactions into the accounting system
  5. Prepare for both internal and external audits and/or financial reviews
  6. A liaison person with the bank on financial matters
  7. Prepare cash flow forecasts and ensure effective cash flow management
  8. Prepare payments to vendors and other service providers under the project
  9. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and track bank transactions
  10. Ensure proper asset and inventory management in line with laid down procedures
  11. Reconcile activity advances and ensure adequate backup documentation
  12. Orients none finance program staff on key financial, procurement and stores management requirements and supporting documents
  13. Conducts quarterly finance and resource review audits in all programs

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with five (5) credits or better including Mathematics, Science and English;
  • Minimum of a Diploma in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent from
  • a recognized institution or Professional qualification such as
  • ACCA/ ZICA/CIMA Part 2.
  • Experience with Navision Accounting system and Excel
  • Spreadsheets will be an added advantage.
  • Valid ZICA membership.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Financial Management.
  • Experience with GRZ/ PEPFAR funded projects will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Good proficiency in oral and written English.
  • Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office

Other Attributes

  • Must have a high level of confidentiality and Integrity
  • Trustworthy and Honest
  • Must be a team player

Interested candidates meeting the above-stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant Professional Bodies were applicable to the address below by Friday, 10th July 2020.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) year subject to renewal depending on performance.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication.

Applications should be clearly marked with the position being applied for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.