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Finance Assistant (1 Position)
Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR Zambia) Lusaka, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR Zambia)
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- EmployerCivil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR Zambia)
- LocationLusaka, Zambia
- Employer websitecsprzambia.org
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR Zambia)
- Location
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Posted
- November 13, 2026
- Closing date
- Apply by December 13, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Accountancy
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
CIVIL SOCIETY FOR POVERTY REDUCTION (CSPR ZAMBIA)
WE ARE HIRING!
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR Zambia) is seeking a qualified, proactive, and meticulous Finance Assistant to join its Finance and Administration team at the National Secretariat in Lusaka.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Officer, the Finance Assistant will support daily financial operations, bookkeeping, voucher preparation, payments processing, ledger reconciliations, and compliance with institutional financial guidelines and donor standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare payment vouchers, petty cash requisitions, and support documentation ensuring complete accuracy and approval compliance.
- Capture and post financial transactions into the accounting software in a timely and accurate manner.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations, vendor ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.
- Ensure proper filing, archiving, and indexing of all financial records, audit trails, and supporting vouchers.
- Assist in tracking provincial expenditures, imprest retirement, and travel advance retirements from field teams.
- Support statutory compliance, tax deductions, NAPSA, and timely remittances to relevant authorities.
- Assist in preparing schedules and document retrieval for internal and external project audits.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Full ZICA Technician / CA Zambia Application / ACCA Level 2 / Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
- Active membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
- Minimum 2 years practical experience in accounting or finance, preferably within an NGO / non-profit environment.
- Hands-on proficiency with computerized accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or Pastel) and MS Excel.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound understanding of financial internal controls.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and application letter by email to:
hr@csprzambia.org and cspr@csprzambia.org
CC: deborah.mubanga@csprzambia.org
Email Subject: Application – Finance Assistant
Application Deadline: 27 November 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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