Accounting Finance Jobs at Mwinilunga Trades Training Institute, The Nature Conservancy among Others

 
Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
MWINILUNGA TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Mwinilunga Trades Training Institute is urgently inviting suitably qualified persons to apply for the following positions:
ACCOUNTING OFFICER REPORTING TO THE PRINCIPAL (01)

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be a Zambian
• Grade 12 Full School Certificate
• Must be between 25 and 50 years of age
• Holder of ZICA Accounting Technician Certificate .
• Must have at least 3 years working experience in Accounts Office
• Must be a Registered and Practicing member of ZICA
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision

Deadline of this Job: 14 August 2022
The Finance Manager provides highly specialized finance, accounting and grant and award-related management services for the global Protect Oceans, Lands and Waters (POLW) business unit.
The Finance Manager will be a key member of the POLW Operations Team and manage responsibilities for large, multi-year and collaborative protection outcome projects across highest priority geographic regions. The Finance Manager has multiple clients including conservation teams, finance and business unit leadership, centralized finance and accounting staff, philanthropy relationship managers and donor stewards, and external partners. Examples of specific responsibilities include multi-year planning and budgeting for programs and fund portfolios; leading and coordinating with global, regional and country teams (especially financial contacts) on planning, fund allocation and reporting; preparing and reviewing monthly/quarterly/annual reports for internal and external stakeholders; carrying out accounting activities including adjustments, journal entries and balance sheet maintenance; guiding program leads regarding financial positions, best practices, processes and systems; participating in Operations Team and extended operations team efforts and special projects; and coordinating with philanthropy and conservation staff on proposals and donor reports. They employ strong relationship and information management skills to advance priorities and meet goals and outcomes, responds to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of finances, and provide assistance to all levels of personnel to help raise financial literacy and sustainability. They have a high level of expertise in their areas of management and administer and maintain finance and accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies, procedures and best practices.
The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy is a registered NGO and has an already established office. This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance. May involve domestic and international travel.
What You’ll Bring:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with relational databases / enterprise financial systems.
• Technical experience with grants award accounting issues.
• Experience, coursework or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, multilateral and international regulations, and standard contract clauses, as applicable.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Experience with government regulations related to grants and contracts.


Deadline of this Job: 11 August 2022
The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for banking of cheques and the cash received and cash paid books. Maintain both cash received and cash payments book and update them on a regular basis by printing online bank statements. Perform monthly bank reconciliations at month-end, assist in the preparation of monthly payroll journal and payments to pension schemes.

Summary of Key Responsibilities;
• Assist the Accountant by ensuring that all filing is done accurately and on a regular basis
• Provide assistance to the monthly management accounts processes
• Receive, record and process all purchase invoices
• Request and manage petty cash
• Ensure all purchase invoices have been authorised and coded before entering them onto the purchase ledger
• Assist the Accountant with the preparation of statutory payments
• Daily Posting of all sales invoices to the sales ledger and chasing up non-paying customers on a weekly basis
• Receive and process all expense claim forms and requests for payments
• Processing transactions, issuing checks, and updating ledgers, budgets, etc.
• Help the Accountant to gather data for the Preparation of financial reports.
• Assisting with audits, fact checks, and resolving discrepancies

Required Skills & Personal Attributes
• Absolute attention to detail
• Analytic Skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain information in a clear and understandable way to non-finance professionals
• Strong team player, with a willingness to assist and learn from colleagues
• Ability to work in a changing and flexible organization
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma holder in Accountancy ACCA/CIMA/ZICA
• Must have a minimum of at least 2+ years hands on Accounting Experience in a busy and well-established organization in a similar capacity.
• Must have basic knowledge of Pastel Accounting Package
• Must be a member of ZICA

Deadline of this Job: 22 August 2022

Our Clients are looking for an Accounting and Admin Manager to join their team.
This role requires exceptional knowledge of MS Excel and other accounting software. To succeed in this role, the candidate will be required to have previous experience in an accounting role where they have managed bookkeeping, financial reporting and the accounting system.
The candidate will compile and execute financial statements, ensure timely payments of invoices and bills and lead relevant audit processes. This role will require someone who is very organised and has a natural flair and interest in numbers. We see this role as a growth opportunity for anyone who wants to build their leadership skills and support the firm in asking strategic questions regarding the balance sheet, budget and cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities
• Lead monthly closing and reporting of the accounts
• Reconcile general ledgers and prepare financial transaction reports such as income and loss statements, balance sheets, and account reconciliations
• Prepare staff payroll and file the necessary legal statutory requirements
• Manage the risk of issues in financial reporting across auditors and government entities.
• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable and run monthly client invoices
• Coordinate tax filings/audits and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure tax compliance
• Lead and become our point of contact in our year-end audit
• Respond to client and staff inquiries concerning invoices, payments, salaries and any other related matters
• Overseeing general office staff and related administrative operations
• Coordinating domestic and international travel, including flight, hotel, and car rental reservations.
• Purchasing office supplies and equipment and maintaining proper stock levels.
• Manage country banking relationships and monitor bank balances, mitigating the risk of collusion/fraud.
• Ensure that cash is managed efficiently and is available for normal business operations

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting from a reputable institution
• Part ACCA/CIMA/ZICA
• Exceptional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accounting procedures
• Proficient in MS Excel, data entry, and an accounting software
• Can maintain strict confidentiality when handling financial data
• Attention to detail, analytical skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Experience working in a law firm or consulting firm as an accountant or bookkeeper will be an advantage.



Deadline of this Job: 14 August 2022
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Finance Manager provides highly specialized finance, accounting and grant and award-related management services for the global Protect Oceans, Lands and Waters (POLW) business unit.
The Finance Manager will be a key member of the POLW Operations Team and manage responsibilities for large, multi-year and collaborative protection outcome projects across highest priority geographic regions. The Finance Manager has multiple clients including conservation teams, finance and business unit leadership, centralized finance and accounting staff, philanthropy relationship managers and donor stewards, and external partners. Examples of specific responsibilities include multi-year planning and budgeting for programs and fund portfolios; leading and coordinating with global, regional and country teams (especially financial contacts) on planning, fund allocation and reporting; preparing and reviewing monthly/quarterly/annual reports for internal and external stakeholders; carrying out accounting activities including adjustments, journal entries and balance sheet maintenance; guiding program leads regarding financial positions, best practices, processes and systems; participating in Operations Team and extended operations team efforts and special projects; and coordinating with philanthropy and conservation staff on proposals and donor reports. They employ strong relationship and information management skills to advance priorities and meet goals and outcomes, responds to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of finances, and provide assistance to all levels of personnel to help raise financial literacy and sustainability. They have a high level of expertise in their areas of management and administer and maintain finance and accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies, procedures and best practices.
The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy is a registered NGO and has an already established office. This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance. May involve domestic and international travel.

What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years’ related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience with relational databases / enterprise financial systems.
Technical experience with grants award accounting issues.
Experience, coursework or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, multilateral and international regulations, and standard contract clauses, as applicable.
Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
Experience with government regulations related to grants and contracts.
For a full Job profile and how to apply please visit https://careers.nature.org/ and search for 518284.



Deadline of this Job: 8 August 2022
Position Overview
The role of the Junior Finance Officer involves providing financial and administrative support to colleagues, clients and stakeholders of the business. It’s a role that may attract applicants keen to move up the financial corporate ladder; those with ambitions of being Finance Managers, or even the CFO one day.
The role is suitable for candidates who are focused on outcomes, excellent problem solvers and strong communicators.

Job Responsibilities
• Reconciling of banks
• Managing records and receipts
• Processing of payments for Administrative expenses
• Processing batches
• Providing customer service to clients
• Resolve financial disputes raised by the customer service and sales teams
• Supporting the Finance Officer with projects and tasks when required
As well as above, any other duties given by management
Organizational Alignment
• Reports directly to the Senior Finance Officer

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be a member of ZICA
• Knowledge of Sage evolution will be an added advantage

Personality Qualities
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and after hours as required
• Pays attention to details
• Quick to attend to queries
• High Integrity morals

Deadline of this Job: 12 August 2022
Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.
Department
Programs – Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Programs Team helps realize this objective by bridging program management, technical support, and business development, enabling Pact to achieve its global strategy. We ensure program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring and evaluation and provide organizational and industry-wide thought leadership by leveraging a complementary set of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary skills, expertise, and experiences. The Programs team: influences progressive change through the development and implementation of global and regional strategies and business plans; supports advancement of innovative solutions; pursues new business opportunities; and drives effective internal and external engagement to maximize Pact’s impact across the globe. Across all aspects of its role, the Programs Department adheres to and promotes a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect.

Position Overview
Pact seeks an experienced Finance and Operations Director for the anticipated upcoming USAID/Zambia Integrated Health Activity (ZIHA). USAID/Zambia intends to award a contract to support the USAID and PEPFAR objectives of 95/95/95, and to provide service delivery and technical assistance to improve MNCH and FP/RH services. ZIHA will improve, sustain, and further integrate HIV/AIDS, MNCH and FP/RH services at the health facility and community levels and ensure that client-centered, high-impact, high-quality services are available to Zambians. This is anticipated to be a five-year activity. This position is contingent upon award.

Key Responsibilities
• The Finance and Operations Director will provide overall procurement, financial, operational, safety and security, and compliance support to the project.
• S/he will oversee management of sub-contracts and Grants under Contracts (GUCs).
• S/he will ensure funds expended are compliant with US government regulations and policies.
• She/he will implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support implementation of the award, which may be a contract or a cooperative agreement.
• S/he will initiate, develop, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the finance and compliance program and its related activities and to promote cost efficiency and compliance with all rules and regulations.
• S/he will identify potential areas of financial and compliance vulnerability and risk and develop or implement corrective action plans to resolve problematic issues.
• S/he will ensure proper financial documentation and reporting, establish and provide direction and management of project funds.
• S/he will lead and oversee the development, management and complete life cycle of a variety of possible procurement mechanisms, including but not limited to purchase orders, sub-contracts, and/or GUCs.
• S/he will be responsible for managing the contract budget, tracking project spending and preparing financial reports for submission to USAID.
• S/he will develop, implement, and adjust when required the project’s safety and security strategy and protocols, and serves as the point of contact for the person in charge of security at USAID for any issue related to security reports and procedures.
• S/he will mentor and supervise finance, operations, and other staff engaged in the activities noted here.
Basic Requirements
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting or equivalent.
• At least eight years’ experience working in international development, preferable USAID-funded projects in finance, procurement, logistics, and related areas.
• At least four years’ experience in financial compliance and progressive supervisory work experience directly supervising administrative, finance, and/or operations staff.
• Demonstrable experience with management and/or administration for USAID projects, including experience managing sub-contracts and GUCs.
• Knowledge of U.S. government references including OMB Circulars (e.g. A-122), 22 CFR 226 and 22 CFR 228, ADS, FAR, AIDAR, CAS, FFATA, DSSR, and FTR.
• Experience working with Zambian local organizations.
• Experience managing USAID contracts and/or cooperative agreements.
• Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations and policies, particularly financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Ability to travel within Zambia and occasionally internationally, when health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19 diminish.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge and/or experience of management of USAID GUCs.
• Experience with accounting software such as Serenic, Navigator, ERPs, ACCPAC, or others.
• Zambian nationals are encouraged to apply.