Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and united by one mission – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in their place of education. Today, over 2.4 million children across 18 countries are receiving Mary’s Meals. In Zambia alone, we reach over 700,000 children every school day in 1,574 schools across 17 districts (15 Eastern Province and 2 in Northern Province).

We are now recruiting for a Finance Officer to join our team in Zambia. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial records, ensuring compliance, supporting budgeting processes, and contributing to financial reporting to help sustain and expand the impact of Mary’s Meals Zambia.

You will support sound financial stewardship by managing day‑to‑day accounting activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with donor, organizational, and statutory requirements. You’ll oversee payments, monitor budgets, support financial reporting, and work closely with program teams to ensure funds are used efficiently and transparently in support of our mission and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Remittance of employee statutory deductions to the respective authorities before deadlines
• Preparing payments, receipts and being the organization’s bank agent
• Ensuring that cashbooks are updated daily into the accounting system
• Act as the organization’s petty cash custodian who ensures that all petty cash payments are made following laid down procedures.
• Preparing the project advances register and ensures it reconciles to the general ledger
• Supporting the Finance Manager in preparing for audits and year end procedures
• Asset verification
• Reconciliation of trial balance accounts
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Any other ad hoc duties as required

Requirements

• • A post Secondary School in CA application Level, CIMA II, CA II or Equivalent
  • At least 2 years practical experience in accounting and office administration., preferably within a nonprofit organization
  • Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping
  • Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to the mission and values of Mary’s Meals Zambia

Deadline for applications: 6th April,2026

Please note:

• This role is based at the Mary’s Meals Zambia national office in Chipata
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through the official Mary’s Meals email address
• Mary’s Meals does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process

Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all of the Mary’s Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those committed to our high standards join our movement.