The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for technical and international cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work of GIZ is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries as well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Bank and governments of other countries.

The GIZ Water and Energy Cluster in Zambia works to improve access to Water and Sanitation, enhance skills in water and solar energy and promote sustainable water resources management. The cluster currently consists of six different projects with a water and energy focus. These include AWARE2.0, SiWAS, NatuReSII, THRIVE, PDP and Growing Greener (IK)

In this context, the project is seeking a suitable candidate for the following position:

Accounting Specialist – Workstation in Lusaka (1) and Choma (1)

REF: GIZ_AC_WEC

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Preparing and entering vouchers and receipts into the accounting system according to GIZ regulations and rules
• Responsible for preparing monthly budgets for the cluster projects (cash forecasting, cash handling as well as managing the cashbooks and bank books of the programme)
• Taking corrective measures and action according to the Internal Control report recommendation and correcting monthly accounting errors as they arise
• Making bank and cash payments, monitoring bank balances and initiating transfer of funds from GIZ main Office
• Monitoring outstanding receivables while liaising with cluster and country office project accountants and reporting back to the Senior Finance Manager
• Responsible for inventory management of all cluster projects
  Checking travel expense statements of staff and/or partners for approval by the superior
• Substitutes for other administrative staff where necessary

Qualifications and Requirements:

• CA (Z) Level 2, CIMA Level 2, ACCA Level 2, Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Must be a paid-up member of ZICA Professional experience
• At least 4 years of work experience in a comparable position
• Other knowledge and additional competences
• Fluency in English both written and oral is required
• Good working knowledge of multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Computer literacy for accounting, competency in excel is an asset
• Proactive attitude and a team player with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as excellent IT and numerical skills

The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract.

Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Applications should meet the following criteria:

• Cover letter quoting the reference: REF: GIZ_AC_WEC must be uploaded using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position.
• CVs must be submitted in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, political affiliation or insert your photo.
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
  Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background or age.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.