New Job Opportunities at DAPP Zambia: Project Accountant – September 2017

Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) is inviting interested, qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the positions below. 2 positions tenable at the National Headquarters in Ndola. First preference will, therefore, be given to local Ndola residents.

Responsibilities

• The Project Accountant is responsible for daily financial operations of the project under the leadership of the Finance Manager
• He/she will review operation budgets, provide advances and receive retirements
• He/she will be responsible for cash and bank reconciliations, among other duties
• Review and ensure prompt retirement of receipts and make available invoices upon payment
• Process and review receipts and travel expense reports related to a particular project
• Alert the Project Leader, superiors and Finance and Administration of any challenges from, or with the project
  Ensure that all relevant information entered or correspondence with the donor partner is maintained on a respective file for the respective donor
• Ensure that monthly reports are reviewed for data quality, and work directly and promptly with the Project
• Leader to correct any inaccuracies
• Analyse and balance/creditors balances on the Trial Balance
• Provide training and support to the Accounts Clerks and non-accounting staff in the project as needed
  Assist Project Leaders with monthly/quarterly forecasts and annual budget analysis
• Prepare regular status reports and monthly financial statements for the project, and submit it to the Finance Manager for final verification
• Ensure that Time Sheets are done and an invoice prepared for the time spent on the project
• Provide year-end support of external auditors requirements, which may include vouching and reconcilement

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accountancy/Finance or related field; or a partly qualified professional qualification in accountancy, such as ACCA, CIMA or CICA
• Must also be registered with ZICA
• Three (3) years of experience as an Accountant working with a project in relation to social development under a national/international Civic Society Organisation
• Knowledge of USAID and, or other international donors’ financial management rules and regulations is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Pastel Accounting or similar accounting package

How to apply
Submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a cover letter by email to:
The Human Resources Manager,
DAPP in Zambia,
Ndola.