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Plan International Zambia

Employment Opportunities

Organization Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-
governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for
girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often
suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls
who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our
supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes
of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are
now active in more than 70 countries. Child protection is key in all that we
do.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and
capacity building programmes focus primarily on Education, Health, Water and
Sanitation, Economic Security and Youth Empowerment, including Child
Protection and Participation. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas
(PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including Lusaka, where the
Country Office is located

We are looking for experienced, vibrant and self-starters to fill the
following positions in Lusaka, Chongwe*> and Chiengi;

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT X 1 (LUSAKA), 2 YEARS CONTRACT

Position Description*>

The Project Accountant will report to the Country Finance Manager. This
position is a support position that will enable the SUN II Project team to
achieve results by providing necessary finance support and ensure that all
funds utilized are accounted for. The Project Accountant will be based at
Country Office, in Lusaka.

Key areas of responsibility include

> Timely processing of the program operational funds as per Cash forecasts
> Support annual budget development and donor proposal budget development processes
> Ensuring that all the financial reports are prepared and submitted to the donor in time
> Entering payments in general ledger and maintaining the general ledger log register
> Support tracking of expenditure and payments for all project activities
> work with the partner Accountant to prepare financial reports
> Preparation of payments and cash receipts.
> Coordination of Banking Activities
> Filing of all financial records
> Preparation of bank reconciliations to ensure that bank balances are in line with cash book balances.
> Ensure all cash receipts are deposited in the Bank Account as per operations manual guidelines.
> Ensure that only payments to where all appropriate suppliers have signed the Child Protection policy pass for payment
> Participate in the preparation of year-end financial schedules and provide support documentation.
> Prepare timely intercompany re-charges and pass to relevant offices.
> Support tracking of expenditure and payments for all SUN II Project activities

Qualifications

1. A Higher National Diploma in Accounting
2. Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage
3. 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role in an NGO environment
4. Well versed in computerized accounting applications

Competencies

> Communicates clearly and effectively
> Ability to take charge of the accounting functions in the absence of the Accountant.
> Appreciation of child rights
> Analytical skills
> Knowledgeable in International Financial Reporting Standards
> Good interpersonal skills
> Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant accounting packages

To apply, kindly send through your application letter, copies of
qualifications and CV, indicating day time telephone and/or mobile contacts
clearly stating the job title of interest to [ jobszambia@plan-
international.org ](mailtojobszambia@plan-international.org) . Kindly note
that only candidates who meet the above specifications and competencies should
apply. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 15 January,
2021,*> only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All Applications should be addressed to

The Country Human Resource Manager

Plan International Zambia

Private Bag 518X

Plot 87A, Off Kabulonga road

Kabulonga.

LUSAKA.

We provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on
any grounds. We foster an organizational culture that embraces and exemplifies
our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while
supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of
gender equality and inclusion *> .



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