Pact Overview

Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven, and owned by the communities we serve. Our vision is thriving, resilient and engaged communities leading their own development. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact. To learn more about Pact Zambia, visit: www.pactworld.org/country/zambia

We are a recognized global leader in creating social impact. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including capacity development, public health, governance, civil society, climate change adaptation and mitigation, energy, women’s economic empowerment, fragile states, artisanal and small-scale mining communities, monitoring and evaluation, microfinance, and more.

Pact Zambia seeks highly qualified, enthusiastic, creative, energetic, and accomplished Zambian nationals to fill the Finance Assistant positions for the USAID Zambia Integrated HIV and Health Activity (ZIH) Project.

Position Summary:

Ensuring accountability through accurate review of all financial documents in line with USAID rules and regulations to ensure smooth implementation of the project’s activities.

Key Performance Areas

1. Financial management and accounting assistance
2. Providing support in the day-to-day financial functions of the provincial office

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate review of all financial documents including Activity Authorization requests (TAAR), Travel Advance (TA), Advance Liquidations.
• Work with the Finance Officer to follow up on outstanding advances.
• Review Invoices and workshops/trainings participants’ list to ensure accuracy of figures and validity of participants details including signatures and phone numbers.
• Ensure that the Liquidations, Receipts/Deposits/Invoices are correctly supported with relevant documentation before scanning and submitting them to the Lusaka office.
• Conduct regular petty cash counts.
• Perform functions of any of the Finance Officers in his/her absence.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education, Experience & Technical skills

• Diploma or Equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Atleast 2 years relevant experience on finance, Accounting, Operations
• Knowledge of USAID and the other funders’ rules and regulations related to accounting and Finance.
• Sound Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
• Strong written and verbal English Communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (excel, word, PowerPoint etc.) and complex accounting software systems.