Senior Accountant

Job description

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Plot No.1020 Cairo Road, North End Lusaka
P.O Box 38366, Lusaka, Zambia
E-Mail: zieminstitute@gmail.com.Web: www.zieminstitute.org

Zambia Institute of Environmental Management (ZIEM) is a premier Environmental and Natural Resources Institute created to promote governance of environment and natural resources. ZIEM is fully owned and operates within the framework of sustainable development, focused on adaptive development within the context of a changing environment and resource constraints. We work at Science/Law/policy/development interface with a view to building governance, environmental justice and sustainability to challenges such as environmental pollution, climate change, human and environmental rights. ZIEM’s Vision “To be an icon of best environmental practices and service provision” and Mission; “A society where rule of law and justice are the pillar natural resources governance”. Our strategy is to build capacities, strengthen institutions, policies and practices through the application of rules and governance in designing, managing and leading innovative solutions for environmental challenges.
ZIEM seeks the service of a highly skilled and qualified senior accountant to join our dynamic team.

Position: Senior Accountant

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties;

Monitor and ensure all programme and administrative spending align with donor-approved budgets.
Prepare bank reconciliation statements, expenditure forecasts, income and expenditure statements, and balance sheets.
Ensure compliance with audit controls and donor requirements, including preparing year-end financial statements and facilitating timely completion for audits.
Ensure adherence to procurement procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation for all payments.
Prepare audit files, including schedules and draft accounts, and assist in the preparation of audit certificates and management reports.
Compile donor fund statements with variance analysis and consolidated financial reports.
Manage and maintain electronic transactions, scheduling payments with clients and service providers.
Maintain a fixed asset register.
Perform accounting analysis for accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations.
Ensure payment and posting of supplier invoices on the accounting system using on line banking payment system.
Oversee tax payments, National Pension Scheme (NAPSA) contributions and annual returns.
Manage payroll systems, ensuring proper deductions and timely payments to relevant authorities.
Control cash flow and cash management liaising with banks as necessary.
Maintain internal controls in line with organizational guidelines and financial policies.
Perform other functions as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications & Experience

Grade 12 full School Certificate
ACCA/CIMA from a reputable institution.
Member of ZICA.
At least 4 years of experience working in NGOs or similar organizations.
Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting procedures.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in Managing donor funds.

Senior Accountant

How to Apply: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email their application, including a detailed CV, professional and academic qualification and cover letter to zieminstitute@gmail.com by 14th February 2025,17:00 hours.
ZIEM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.