Finance Officer

Job summary:

The Finance Officer will be responsible for administering the financial records and processes of the Organization, including accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and benefits, banking, insurance, and all related financial and office administration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Administer all financial systems and processes of the organization including general ledgers, internal accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll (including all stipends), statutory remittances, insurance, budget monitoring, and other financial systems and processes as required
2. Monitor and record all cash disbursements, expenditures, and receipts of the organization, ensuring timely, effective, and accurate record keeping
3. Ensure appropriate policies procedures, and processes with respect to financial transactions (including but not limited to cheque requisitions and related authorization, budgetary expenditures, pay and benefits) are followed
4. Maintain and oversee the Organization’s banking systems (including but not limited to accounts, statements, records, and institutional arrangements).
5. Ensure all organization departments are providing timely, accurate, and appropriate financial reporting and remittances, including invoices, cash reports, and all other relevant financial information and records
6. Perform month-end and year-end procedures including, but not limited to preparing all month-end reconciliations and year-end working papers for the Organization’s annual audit
7. Provide regular reports on all organization’s financial activities as required and directed by the finance Manager
8. Maintain the confidentiality of the organization’s financial business and other private information and records
9. Support Finance Manager and top management with projects and tasks when required.

Required skills and experience.

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance/accountancy or equivalent
2. Full professional qualification such as CA Zambia/CIMA/ ACCA
3. Experience using QuickBooks software
4. At least 3-5 years of experience in the finance field
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Ability to work in a team environment
7. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
8. Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
10. Must be a Christian.
11. Work experience in non-government organization is an added advantage.