Background

Afya Mzuri is a Zambian local non-governmental health organization founded in 2003, with the ambition to be recognized as Zambia’s leading local expert in behavior change, community empowerment, and knowledge management. Its mission is to contribute to the national health response by empowering people and communities to adopt healthy behaviors through innovative and participatory approaches.

Afya Mzuri invites suitably qualified, motivated, and experienced Zambian nationals to apply for the following positions:

· Finance Manager (Consultant - Lusaka)

Contract Duration: All positions are for six (6) months (April – September 2026), subject to renewal based on availability of funds.

Job Purpose

To provide financial oversight and strengthen systems for accountability.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and strengthen financial management systems, internal controls, and compliance across the organization
• Review and support financial processes including payments, cash management, and accounting records
• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and timely submission of donor reports
• Oversee payroll processes and ensure compliance with statutory obligations (PAYE, NAPSA, and other levies)
• Conduct periodic financial reviews, including reconciliations and risk assessments
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and capacity building to finance staff
• Support recruitment and structuring of the finance function where necessary
• Serve as an advisor on financial policies, planning, and organizational sustainability
• Undertake any other relevant assignments as required to support financial strengthening

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Finance/Accounting (ACCA/CIMA added advantage)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Strong knowledge of NGO financial systems

Afya Mzuri is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Provide oversight and strengthen financial management systems, internal controls, and compliance across the organization
• Review and support financial processes including payments, cash management, and accounting records
• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and timely submission of donor reports
• Oversee payroll processes and ensure compliance with statutory obligations (PAYE, NAPSA, and other levies)
• Conduct periodic financial reviews, including reconciliations and risk assessments
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and capacity building to finance staff
• Support recruitment and structuring of the finance function where necessary
• Serve as an advisor on financial policies, planning, and organizational sustainability
• Undertake any other relevant assignments as required to support financial strengthening

• Strong knowledge of NGO financial systems

• Degree in Finance/Accounting (ACCA/CIMA added advantage)