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Programme Accountant - Zambia

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Location: Lusaka, Zambia

WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities. We work with partners and influence decision-makers to maximise our impact.

In Zambia Water Aid is working in Lusaka, Southern and Luapula Provinces to help poor people achieve sustainable improvements in their quality of life through improved domestic water supply, sanitation and associated hygiene practices.

This is a great opportunity for a high quality professional with Zambian nationality to apply for our current vacancy.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for routine support to non finance staff in planning, budget management and re-forecasting process and you will support the head of finance to implement effective and efficient financial management controls within the context of the country strategy as well as the global finance team objectives.

Person Specifications:

  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • A Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or an equivalent professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
  • Strong accounting knowledge and analytical/problem solving skills
  • Experience of planning, budgeting and Financial Accounting
  • Knowledge and experience of donor fund management including institutional, private and corporate donations.
  • Good understanding of Sun and vision excel, or a similar multi-dimensional accounting system.
  • Excellent MS Excel skills
  • High numeracy, accuracy and keen attention to detail.
  • Customer orientated and adaptable

Conditions and benefits

Three years contract will be offered with good chances of renewal depending on performance. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Applications close at the close of business on Monday the 13th of June 2011.

Applicants should send their CVs and covering letter to:

Email: wateraidzambia@wateraid.org

Mail: HR Manager, WaterAid, Post Net #81, Private Bag E891, Lusaka, Zambia

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