Secretary and Training Programme Coordinator Laboratory Technician Cluster Accountants March 20, 2014 Go Zambia Full TimeMazabuka/Chongwe/Kasama — ZambiaPosted 7 hours ago Logo WebsiteWorld Vision Zambia PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Contribute to improved and sustained well-being of children by supporting the effective decision-making and financial sustainability of the program through being a business partner, internally (to the Programme /Project Team) and externally (to local partners and collaborations). Lead and supervise clustered Area Development Program (ADP) Finance / accounting staff for optimum performance in 2-4 ADPs finance functions and Oversee the compliance of the programs financial management to the minimum standards. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the ADP Program Managers in ensuring the efficient usage of resources. Assist the ADP/Program Managers in ensuring that WV properties and assets are not used for personal purpose. Ensure that procurements are handled in a competitive bidding with high level of transparency and accountability and puts necessary internal controls. Ensure that Fixed asset tracking, inventory of supplies and record keepings are done regularly and reconciled with Sun recordings. Assist the ADP/Program Managers in other administrative function such as Fuel consumption report, maintenance of vehicles, management of Leases and timely renewal. Report all loses of Asset as per FFM policy to the Regional and National office. Assist ADP Program Managers to ensure project planning and budgeting work schedule to meet the requirements/deadlines by the NO and other relevant stakeholders. Supervise Clustered ADPs team to ensure programme/project budgets are clear and aligned with project goals and outcomes, by giving due consideration to WVI Finance Policies and donor regulations. Assist ADP Program Managers for budget-related- communication with relevant stakeholders. Review & determine cash requirements of the programme/project and assist Program Managers for funding request to NO. Advice ADP Team on the funding commitment status and against the planned budget and remind them to spend only within the available funding. Participate financial capacity assessment of the potential partners and partner selection process; assist the partners’ project planning and budgeting; engage in the development of agreements with the partners; and consolidate partners’ budget to WV project budget. Review, bank deposits/withdrawals and petty cash payments as well as employee expense reports and code appropriately Post transactions to general ledger/voucher interface. Complete monthly bank reconciliation of ADPs. Verify the fund transfer to partners and documentation as per agreements; and review and amend (if necessary) financial information provided by partners for consolidation in WV. Ensure timeliness, completeness and accuracy in all accounting documents. Assist ADPs in preparing budget vs actual variance explanations report. Contribute to the development of financial monitoring system, analyzing and sharing financial reports/ information. Identify key donor requirements and communicate to ADP team. Prepare monthly analysis of ADPs budget and expenditure summary, control the project overspendings, set a meeting with ADP Team to review the financial expenditures and to take appropriate action. Coordinate compliance with key Finance requirements (monthly FFR report, completed LDRs by all ADP staff, monthly reconciliations (fixed assets and balance sheet accounts), etc). If financial partnering involved, perform monitoring on partners’ financial and accounting operations as per agreements, local government, WV requirements and donor regulations; review and analyze partners’ financial reports; and assist necessary amendments on partners’ financial reports. EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Accountancy; ZICA membership required, ACCA/CIMA level 2 or equivalent an added advantage Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls At least 2 years work experience in finance, accounting/bookkeeping activities, auditing, business administration, Experience and proficiency on financial software and reporting systems. Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to manage interpersonal relations and work effectively with others, to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural, multiethnic environment while showing sensitivity and respect for diversity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word Good written, oral communication and facilitation skills Knowledge of and experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements preferred Experience of log frame and partner collaboration preferred. Must be a committed Christian able to stand above denominational diversities. How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their application letters with detailed updated curriculum vitae to the address below not later than Friday 21st March, 2014. [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Please ensure that you mention gozambiajobs as the source of this job advert when applying for this role.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:39:02 +0000
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