Finance and Admin Officer

About Talent House Ltd:

We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.

About the role:

Our client is looking for a qualified individual to provide financial and accounting support in their operations and administration functions. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience working as a bookkeeper or accountant.  

Key Responsibilities:

KRA 1: Monthly Processing

  • Capture monthly transactions and reconcile petty cash
  • Record project expenditures accurately and timeously 
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, accounts receivables and accounts payables, and any other balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare monthly payroll
  • Monthly submission of NAPSA, and ZRA and NHIMA return
  • Reconcile travel and expense advances monthly

KRA 2:  Financial Reports

  • Preparation of project financial reports
  • Assist in preparing for audit and liaising with auditors
  • Assist in the preparation and development of activity and project budgets
  • Preparation of accounts up to management reports

KRA 3: Financial administration

  • Prepare payment requisitions and receive payments
  • Load payments accurately on the online banking system
  • File and maintain all records of financial transactions and bank accounts in accordance with financial policies
  • Ensure that banking arrangements are adequate to support the operational activities and that all bank transactions conform to agreed procedures and are appropriately documented
  • Procurement of goods and services –  ensure all required pre-approvals are obtained, assist with sourcing quotes
  • Support teams with travel arrangements and bookings
  • Service provider and client contract management

KRA 4: Compliance

  • Maintain accounting records and financial controls in accordance with organizational policy and donor requirements
  • Support regional/country team in adherence to accounting systems and requirements
  • Ensure legal and statutory compliance 
  • File and maintain employee HR files

Desired Skills and Experience 

  • A diploma or equivalent in accounting
  • Professional accounting qualification 
  • At least 2 to 4 years of experience in financial administration/bookkeeping 
  • Experience in processing accounts on a computerized accounting software package
  • Experience in processing payroll on a computerized payroll package
  • Debtor and creditor administration
  • Understanding of accounting systems and standards
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in using Excel and accounting software 
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Specific Requirements:

  • Detailed and deadline-driven
  • Service orientation – providing support to programme/project team members
  • Ability to build consensus and work effectively within an international cross-departmental team

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please send your CV to careers@talenthousepeople.com  before the 3rd of May, 2024.

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Application ends on May 3, 2024
Job ID: 4749 Application ends on May 3, 2024

Overview

  • Location Lusaka
  • Job category Accounting, Administration
  • Salary $
  • Job type Full Time