Job Description

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Job Summary:

The Project Accountant will provide support in the financial management of the projects implemented by CCSZ, including budget development and monitoring in line with the approved workplans, producing timely and quality reports and reconciliation of projects. S/he will be responsible for ensuring compliance with CCSZ rules and regulations. The Project Accountant will work closely with project staff to analyze financial reports and track budget expenditures and utilize financial and program data for management decisions.

1. Ensure that monthly transactions are posted in accounting software on a timely basis and maintain accurate record keeping of all transactions.

2. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project estimates/budget.

3. Prepare schedules for statutory obligations.

4. Prepare backup documentation for all project-related transactions, and ensure completeness and appropriate review and approvals are documented

5. Assist in preparation of information inputs for any financial reporting requirements, or internal reports as necessary

6. Supports the Project leads in tracking their budgets to ensure there is no overspent or low burn rate, verifies budget availability for any commitment, ensures adherence to approved budgets.

7. Support implantation of project activities by ensuring farmer payments and any other project payments are executed on time.

8. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ ACCA/ ZICA or equivalent, with related project finance experience
• More than 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to identify challenges and proactively provide clear guidance on rules and regulations
• Knowledge of working with accounting software
• Must be a registered with ZICA

Characteristics:

• Good Interpersonal skills
• Proactive / Self-Starter
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Analytical