Financial Accountant Jobs in Frankfurt Zoological Society Zambia Mpika vacancies in Mpika at Frankfurt Zoological Society Zambia




# Job Description


Frankfurt Zoological Society conserves wildlife and ecosystems focussing on
protected areas and outstanding wild places. FZS maintains long-term
conservation programmes in Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. The Africa
Programme is FZS’ largest and oldest and is active in five focal countries
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
www.fzs.org.

FZS Zambia FZS-Z has been active in the North Luangwa Ecosystem since 1986
and Nsumbu since 2017, working to conserve these globally important wilderness
areas. FZS-Z supports effective and efficient protected area management, with
a focus on law enforcement and community outreach with a focus on empowering
host custodians in GMAs to manage their own resources. Particularly, the North
Luangwa Ecosystem Programme NLCP has the mission of ‘Linking Livelihoods and
Landscapes’. NLCP works using the following strategies

1\. Protect=Conserve=Preserve- This aims to implement robust and adaptive
large landscape enforcement tactics and capability to protect, conserve, and
preserve wildlife habitats and ecological services;

2\. Empower=Educate=Enterprise- This aims to implement creative and beneficial
initiatives to empower, educate and deliver enterprise opportunities for
neighbouring communities and wider Zambian society;

3\. Communicate=Connect=Change- This aims to implement focused messaging to
communicate and connect with stakeholders and partners for effective and
positive change; and

4\. Structure=Systems=Support- This aims to implement a clear and enduring
organization and financial structure with efficient systems to support a
mentally and physically healthy team.

Learn more at https//fzs.org/en/projects about our conservation programme.

JOB DESCRIPTION Financial Accountant 1 POSITION

1\. Job title

Financial Accountant FA

2\. Position in the Organisation

The FA reports to the Head of Finance and Administration HoFA

3\. Salary

A competitive salary will be paid based on qualifications and experience

4\. Job Purpose

The FA will be based in Mpika. He/she will report to the FZS Zambia Head of
Finance and Administration on a line function basis and to the Project Manager
on a daily operational basis. They will be responsible for all accounting and
financial administration of FZS-Zambia sub-office and its associated
activities.

5\. Responsibilities

1\. Maintain well-run office and happy office environment

2\. Monitoring of staff Imprest accounts and retirements and producing monthly
reports and routine follow ups

3\. Monthly reconciliation of cash, bank and expense accounts.

4\. Weekly cash reconciliations – cash box to general ledger

5\. Maintain and reconcile all financial control records

6\. Prepare budget variance reports and highlight and discuss budget
overspends

7\. Execute financial processes such as prepare online payments, cash
withdrawals from bank,

8\. Posting of account transactions in accounts system – Abacus

9\. Application, management and review of the LPO book for the USAID project

10\. Supervision and liaison of all procurement procedures on the USAID
project.

11\. Take care of any related bank communications

12\. Responsible for own financial management and required to submit a monthly
expenses account

13\. Ensure office is well run and cost effective oversight of office
expenses

14\. Strict adherence to FZS Financial policies, procedures and manual

15\. Strict adherence to donor requirements especially USAID and reporting
deadlines

16\. Effective and accurate filing of documentation for all expenses for donor
and audit purposes

17\. Reconcile and post the workshop cost reallocations to various projects

18\. Preparation and participation for annual financial audit and periodic
donor audit as required.

Capabilities, competencies and experience needed

-->Accounting qualification ACCA, CIMA, ZICA or Master’s level degree preferred in accounting and or Business administration
-->Exceptional organizational skills, ability to facilitate communication between different stakeholders
-->At least 5 years of experience in an accounting/financial/ administrative role
-->Advanced experience with accounting and business software such as Microsoft Office
-->Ability to work independently as well as in teams
-->Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and motivate others to meet deadlines
-->Analytical skills, excellent attention to detail as well as ability to keep overview
-->Excellent written and oral communication skills
-->Fluency in English required

Reporting requirements

-->Project Activity Reports and day to day activities and programmes
-->Problems/setbacks relating to the project and relationship issues pertaining to key relationships
-->All project procurements, expenditures, receipts for all expenditures, Petty Cash Account
-->6-monthly review on strategies and work plans
Reporting to

Head – Finance and administration – financial and daily operations

Chief of Party – USAID – project activity and financial reports

6\. Behavioural Competencies

-->Teamwork Cooperate, support and work well with others to achieve project goals. Share information, and contribute effectively to FZS` objectives and solving problems.
-->Planning and organising Plan and organise complex activities and work on multiple tasks. Determine actions, time frames and required resources for projects and monitor progress. Set goals and budget estimates effectively, and manage time effectively.
-->Problem analysis Pointing out problems, recognising important information and establishing connections between various data. Tracing potential causes for problems.
-->Initiative Recognising opportunities and acting on them. Pro-active, self-starting rather than passively accepting; actively influences events.



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Email jobs.zambia@fzs.org

Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications should apply. Please
submit an application with the following

1\. Cover Letter – 1-page description of why you are suitable for the
Financial Accountant role 2\. Curriculum Vitae CV – 4 pages describing your
experience, qualifications and 3 traceable referees. Send via email the stated
documentation only 5 pages NO NRCs, NO Driving Licences, NO certificates
to **jobs.zambia@fzs.org** make sure to indicate in the email subject line the
position you are applying for or drop your applications at the Frankfurt
Zoological Society / Department of National Parks and Wildlife Offices in
Mpika.

Applications should be addressed to The Head of Finance and Administration,
Frankfurt Zoological Society Zambia, P.O Box 450189, Mpika.

**Closing Date 4th October 2021 at 2359** . Applications submitted after the
deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. FZS-NLCP is an equal opportunity
employer, and everyone is free to apply.




Financial Accountant Jobs in Frankfurt Zoological Society Zambia Mpika vacancies in Mpika at Frankfurt Zoological Society Zambia


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