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Pestalozzi World Zambia Lusaka, Zambia

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Employer
Pestalozzi World Zambia
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Posted
April 25, 2025
Job type
Full Time
Category
Accountancy
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Website Pestalozzi World Zambia

Job description

Pestalozzi International is a family of nonprofit organizations that offers child-centred education to disadvantaged children in the Global South, supporting economic growth and social mobility. High School completion rates in the areas of Zambia, India and Nepal we select from are as low as 3%.​​ Recognizing the uniqueness of every child’s fullest potential, we educate beyond the classroom to develop future-oriented vocational skills and nurture emotional, social and mental well-being. Our approach provides for a future generation of compassionate global citizens equipped with the ‘Head, Heart and Hands’ to define their lives according to their potential, not their backgrounds. We see a tomorrow where every child’s innate talent, empathy, and rich diversity of lived experience are nurtured. Where education instils the power to make informed decisions, fuels the fire of ambition, and inspires everyone to shape a brighter tomorrow for all humanity. Our vision is a world where every child has the knowledge, skills, and ambition to develop their nations and to create a better world for us all.

We are looking for an Accountant to oversee the following functions under the supervision of the Finance Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract.

The accountant will ensure the following:

1. The general ledgers for both the Village (Children’s Home) and School were posted correctly.

2. Mapping of the chart of accounts and Trial Balance (Consolidation)

3. The Trial Balance is balanced for both the Village (Children’s Home) and School.

4. The Payroll for the Village (Children’s Home) and School is reconciled against the General Ledger and consolidated

5. The Grants Accounts is reconciled against the General Ledger

6. Checking that all supporting documents are filled for all payments.

7. Updating of the Asset Register.

8. Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications / Experience

Grade 12 Certificate with five credits or better, including Mathematics and English.
Degree in Accountancy, Part ZICA or CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
Minimum 3 years working for an NGO and Profit-making organization.
Member of ZICA.
Aged between 25 – 40 years.
Knowledge and skill in Pastel.

Applications should be sent to :  pestalozzizambia@pestalozzi.international

Closing Date of Receiving Applications: 30th April, 2025

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