Finance Assistants Copper Rose Zambia

FINANCE ASSISTANTS – LUSAKA (2), KITWE (1)

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing day –to-day financial support for the programs. S/he will support the Finance officer in meeting the day-to-day financial needs for the projects to maintain daily operations in an efficient and effective manner. S/he supports financial arrangements for project activities, maintains proper files and filing systems. S/he will also provide support to technical staff and consultants in the preparation of Activity budgets and Expense reports.

Main Duties

• Performs data entry into the Finance software. Entering of payment vouchers and writing cheques.
• Assist Finance officer to monitor the fuel account for the project vehicles.
• Ensure all filling is done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Receives and reviews for proper documentation and calculation of all expenses reports and issues reminders to ensure retirements are made according to the CRZ policies.
• Maintain records of individual staff accounts in excel spreadsheet. With monthly circulation to the individuals.
• Receives all cash returned by staff from activities, deposits it into the CRZ account within 24hours, and maintains a cash deposit tracker.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager or Director Finance and Administration from time to time.

Qualifications

• Accounting training qualification (part qualified NATECH/ZICA or Diploma in relevant field
• 1 – 2 years experience in accounting for projects funded by international donors (knowledge of USAID regulations preferred);
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word PowerPoint and Word Perfect applications (familiarity with QuickBooks preferred)
• Demonstrated integrity and work ethic; able to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines;
• Excellent general administrative skills, including excellent judgment and integrity
• Strong program-related financial management skills, including Activity budgeting.

Copper Rose Zambia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We also strive to achieve equal employment opportunities through continuing diversity enhancement initiatives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply. We are committed to evaluating applications fairly.