Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Prior work experience of 5 years with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations, or government institutions/organizations in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
• Certified accountant (a distinct advantage)
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of staff and varying levels of financial capacity.
• Ability to train staff in accounting and basic budgeting
• English fluency is required
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage Pastel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Outlook) and knowledgeable in cash flow and forecasting (a distinct advantage)
• Attention to detail, ability to organize work in a methodical way.
• Ability to keep confidential information.
• Legal right to stay and work in Zambia
• Exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific areas of support will include, but are not limited to:
• Ensure partners’ financial reviews are done and assist partners in collating, verifying, and editing all their reports.
• Manage the MCC Faswin database as assigned by the MCC Zambia and Malawi Representatives.
• Provide assistance to partners on budgeting.
• Act as a financial advisor to Country Representative(s).
• Prepare financial reports monthly.
• Prepare monthly payroll, provident fund, and income tax payments for staff.
• Work with the Office Administrator to ensure timely payment of bills.
• Provide monthly MCC reports in FASWin and quarterly MCC reports.
• Keep up to date with current government and banks’ laws and practices related to NGO financial matters.
• Prepare information for and assist with annual audits or spot-checks.
• Work with partners on capacity building on financial matters.
• Develop and keep up-to-date records and checklists for quick reference on financial matters.
• Ensure financial files are maintained confidentially and organized for easy access for program staff or country representatives.
• Balance cash box monthly with the assistance of country representatives.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks as needed.
• Assist with other duties that may be assigned by the MCC Zambia and Malawi Representatives.
MCC Zambia Team Support
• Demonstrate a cooperative spirit and function as an active member of the MCC Zambia and Malawi team through regular updates and attendance at all team functions.
• Work interdependently with other sectors/staff for mutual collaboration and collective support.

Diversity and Inclusion
All Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites female and all interested qualified candidates to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• Do you want to join us? Submit a CV and a motivation letter (maximum one page) indicating why you are the best candidate for the position. These documents should be sent not later than February 25th, at 5: 00pm with a subject line “Accountant MCC Zambia and Malawi.” And , fill out this FORM.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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