Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Avencion is a Zambian social impact enterprise that develops innovative and technology-driven solutions to empower governments, businesses, organizations, and communities.

Position Summary
Finance Assistant Officer involves providing support in managing financial tasks, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The Finance Assistant will be under the office of the Director of Operations and Administration, shall work closely with the Administrative Officer, Finance Manager and Consultants.

Responsibilities
• Record financial transactions into accounting systems or software.
• Assist in processing invoices, purchase orders, payroll, and reimbursements.
• Prepare and process deposits, withdrawals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and organize financial records, ensuring they are complete and up to date.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Reconcile accounts, including bank statements, supplier accounts, and customer ledgers.
• Track expenses against budgets and flag any discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation and review of budgets.
• Help identify areas where cost savings can be achieved.
• Ensure all financial documentation is compliant with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documents and information.
• Follow and enforce financial policies and procedures.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to resolve payment or billing issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial data accuracy and resolve queries.
• Handle financial inquiries from customers and stakeholders.
• Perform general administrative duties related to finance.
• Stay updated on financial regulations, industry trends, and accounting practices.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Level II (ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA).
• Proven experience (2–3 years) in a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage) and MS Office.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) is mandatory.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates to follow the application link: Finance Assistant Application Form
• https://forms.gle/Gs1TiYZcNtvkR1gWA 
• Or send an email to hr@avencion.com  and cc: internships@avencion.com 
• Closing date is 24th January 2025

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