Plan International is a humanitarian, child-centered development organisation that works in over 60 countries to pursue its vision of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect human rights and dignities. Plan International is an independent, equal opportunity, non-profit organisation without political or religious affiliation. 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 and sanitation, economic empowerment, and child protection and participation. Plan’s work is guided by our Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach. Plan International Zambia has programme units in Central, Luapula, and Eastern provinces, including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
Plan International Zambia is looking for innovative, motivated self starter to fill the following positions :
- Finance Officer (Luapula) 1 position ( 3 Year Contract)(Immediate Vacancy)
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Coordinator, the job purpose is to provide effective financial and accounting support in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects and ensure that Plan International Luapula Program Unit finance records are properly maintained.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following;
- Processing payments for Luapula Program Unit based on accurately coded and approved payment packages
- Entering transactions in SAP
- Preparation of cash flow forecast
- Preparation of year end schedules
- Updating all staff advance payments for Luapula Program Unit staff and suppliers in the register
- Preparation of advance reconciliations
- Preparation of Finance and Administration Project Outlines
- Support preparation of consolidated Country financial reports.
Candidates will need to demonstrate possession of:
- A diploma in accounts or ZICA Technician
- Excellent financial management skills
- At least two years proven experience in a similar capacity
- High knowledge and capability in computer information programs
- Experience in working for development NGOs will be an added advantage
Preferred Experience:
- Ability to translate accounting information into a form suitable for digestion by various information users.
- Good experience and understanding of information systems
All applications close Thursday 14 January 2016. For full details on the job profile and application requirements, please send an email, clearly stating the job title of interest to jobszambia@plan-international.org.
Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men.
