Accounts Officer (ACV095-AFR), Lusaka Zambia

Job Brief Overview:

We are looking for an Accounts Officer.

A successful Accounts Officer will also provide accounting support to the project in collaboration with the finance and operations manager. .

Knowledge management:
•Oversee procurement management of commodities/goods/materials and services required for training workshops and other program activities.
• Perform all phases of sourcing activity while ensuring best value for money and within required lead times for a variety of requirements, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions.
•Maintain digital archives, including policies and reports
• Collect and review reports and deliverables submitted by grant and subcontract recipients.
• Document results of grants and subcontracts performance monitoring and evaluation
• Collaborate with the Technical Lead to identify and manage risks and • participate in the resolution of any performance issues with subcontractors.
• Manage overall communication of Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and Maintain the HQ finance knowledge center.
• Update the training portfolio on SharePoint.
• Keep the learning strategy and supporting tools up to date.
• Ensure finance staff are trained in feedback and appraisal management
• Collaborate with unit heads to keep work plans current and support department activities and priorities.
• Update office policies as needed
• Participate in planning and monitoring the department’s budget.
• Contribute to the development and analysis of department management indicators and dashboards.
• Ensure all the administrative procedures for the hiring and onboarding of an intern are met
• Follow up of tasks and performance of the intern position, together with coordinators of each department.

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Procurement, Business Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Education in Business Management or other relevant discipline,
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in Financial support functions.
• Experience with a local or international NGO a plus.
• Experience and proficient skills in SAP, MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,)