Website African Parks (AP)
Job Reference Number: AP-362
Department: Finance
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Industry: Accounts
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The Financial Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records, overseeing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor policies. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and is passionate about using their skills to make a difference.Job Search Platform
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Position Title: Financial Accountant
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Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: Liuwa Plain National Park (LPNP)
Type of contract: Fixed Term
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Background
African Parks (AP) is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on responsibility for the long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. AP manages 24 protected areas in 13 countries covering over 20 million hectares in Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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As part of our mission, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is central to ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with donor and statutory requirements, and supporting the effective use of resources to deliver meaningful change.Zambia Market Analysis
The Financial Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records, overseeing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor policies. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and is passionate about using their skills to make a difference.
MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accurately post all financial transactions in Serenic or related ERP systems.
Process journals in a timely manner, ensuring weekly postings.
Ensure correct donor mapping and allocations in line with reporting requirements.
Reconcile sub-ledgers to general ledgers; clear vendor balances monthly.
Reconcile staff advances monthly and ensure closure before month-end.
Review invoices for anomalies, ensuring complete documentation.
Monitor budgets, flagging anomalies and ensuring correct budget lines are applied.
Record, tag, and manage fixed assets with accurate allocations.
Ensure timely and accurate calculation and payment of taxes.
Uphold financial transparency and compliance with donor and internal policies.
Ensure that the commercial revenue is accurately accounted for
And any other tasks that may be assigned to you by your supervisor
KEY COMPETENCES
Integrity, accountability, and strong ethical standards.
Analytical and problem-solving ability.
Clear and direct communicator, able to ‘tell it as it is’.
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting.
Passion for contributing to impactful organizational goals.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA) is an added advantage.
At least 3 years’ proven experience in finance or accounting.
Solid knowledge of ERP/accounting systems (Serenic preferred).
Strong background in reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.
Experience working with donor-funded projects or NGOs is highly desirable.
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