Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 14 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Director General, the Finance Manager will be responsible for administering the Board's accounting systems and internal controls to ensure an effective financial administration and management, accurate and timely financial reporting and the safeguarding of the Board's financial resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plans and implements the Board's chart of accounts and financial management policies and practices that enable the Board to better plan and manage its financial resources in conformance with the Public Finance Management Act, other financial regulations and relevant international accounting standards;
• Implements continuous financial audit, financial analysis and financial control systems that will monitor the fiscal performance of the Board, its flow of funds, the adherence to the budget, the expenditures, the income, the cost of sales and other budgetary items,
• Ensures timely preparation and submission of accurate financial reports and statements. Collaborates and coordinates the activities of outside suppliers of financial services hired or contracted by the Board, including accountants, financial consultants, underwriters and brokers, the banking system and other financial venues;
• Manages Audit assignments by effectively coordinating all external audit operations with external auditors,
• Prepares and implements approved prudent investment plans that will enable the Board to improve its financial reserves,
• Develops income and expenditure forecasts and plans to ensure that resources are readily available for the Board's operations;
• Prepares management accounts and advises Senior Management Team on all matters relating to financial management and accounting.
• Develops an asset management strategy in order to safeguard of all assets of the Board and maintaining a fixed asset register,
• Ensuring statutory returns (PAYE and NAPSA) are paid on time and the payroll is processed on time.
• Interprets Government directives and Cabinet circulars for the Commission in terms of financial implications for the Commission's decision making and policy formulation;
• Provide financial and accounting advice, direction and leadership

REQUIREMENTS
• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Finance
• Full professional qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ZICA/CA Zambia Relevant Master's Degree qualification will be an added advantage
• Fully paid up Associate or Follow Member of ZICA
• 5 years post qualifying experience of which 3 years should be at Senior Management level Knowledge of Pastel Accounting package. A Must
• Knowledge of Auditing Practices and Principles


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applicants who meet the respective stated qualifications and experience should submit their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, NRC, certified copies of their academic and professional qualifications including details of three (3) traceable referees and their contact numbers not later than 17:00hrs on 29th September, 2023 clearly stating on top of the envelop the position applied for.
The Director General
National Museums Board Secretariat Kwacha House 6 Floor, Cairo Road PO Box 50491
LUSAKA
For further information or clarification, you can please contact on +260-211-22092 or 0977-816891
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