Our client, an NGO that works tirelessly across developing nations to strengthen education systems, ensuring access, equity, and excellence in learning for all is looking to hire a Finance Officer to join their team. The Finance Officer will ensure procedures are properly followed by the organization’s staff and make the necessary preparations for the accountants and the operations manager.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Update payment tracker tool when necessary and provide updates to staff and colleagues.
• Ensure timely payment to vendors and partners by following processes and communicating with stakeholders.
• Prepare payments in banking software for Management to action.
• Document checks and consolidation for Navision.
• Provide information on the funds needed with the Operations Manager.
• Credit cards expenditure and reconciliation.
• Manage disbursement of funds, ensuring proper documentation.
• Monitor cash flow to ensure adequate funds are available for program activities.
• Processing and payment of per diems and retirements in a timely fashion.
• Track organizational assets and support asset audits.
• Manage petty cash and payment of office utilities with appropriate approvals.
• Process salaries and benefits for staff.
• Calculate and file tax and social security contributions.
• Provide support to the accounting team when necessary.
• Ensure financial documentation for procurement is complete and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with local labor and tax laws.
• Alert management to any suspected irregularities or risks.

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have a minimum certification of ACCA/CIMA/ZICA Part II.
• Must be registered with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Must have proven experience (3–5 years) in finance.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Should be fluent in English.
• Experience in a non-profit organization is a plus.