Background

African Parks (AP) is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on responsibility for the long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. AP manages 24 protected areas in 13 countries covering over 20 million hectares in Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Position Title:   Assistant Accountant

Reports to:        Finance Manager

Location:           Liuwa Plain National Park (LPNP)

Type of contract:   Fixed Term

Number required    One

Job Overview

Assist the FA in the day-to-day operations of the accounting and finance function under the direct supervision of the Financial Accountant. The Assistant Accountant will have to integrate quickly and demonstrate significantly his/her involvement in the daily life at the service of the Accounting of African Parks. In the absence of the Financial Accountant, he/she will have to ensure 100% management of the roles of the Financial Accountant without any flaws.

Job Overview

Assist the FA in the day-to-day operations of the accounting and finance function under the direct supervision of the Financial Accountant. The Assistant Accountant will have to integrate quickly and demonstrate significantly his/her involvement in the daily life at the service of the Accounting of African Parks. In the absence of the Financial Accountant, he/she will have to ensure 100% management of the roles of the Financial Accountant without any flaws.

Duties and responsibilities:

• The Assistant Accountant is responsible for entering accurate entries of all monthly cash transactions on the working sheet.
• The Assistant Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of the company’s day-to-day financial and accounting operations, as well as regular reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) and year-end.
• Prepare and reconcile all work advances timely and accurately.
•  Undertaking stock counts and produce accurate monthly fuel, lubricants, spares usage reports and stock quarterly reports.
•  Preparation of monthly payroll inputs and reconciliation of salary advances.
• Ensure monthly transactions are properly filed and complete.
• Maintain adequate monthly cash flow.
• Timely preparation and submission of statutory returns (NHIMA, Napsa, PAYE,WHT, workers’ compensation, personal levy, etc)
• Ensuring that transactions are accurately set on the Bank for approval.
• Ensure that transactions are captured accurately in Serenic.
• Ensure that they understand, interpret, and monitor the budget.
• Assist the team with any additional work.

Role requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting or ACCA level 1 or CIMA certificate or ZICA technician with 3 years of experience
• Must be a registered member of ZICA.
• Previous experience with any Donor-funded programs or External Audit.
• Results-oriented and focused, with the ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.
• Experience in the preparation of returns such as PAYE, NPASA & NHIMA.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Demonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.