Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Restless Development
We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being ignored and overlooked. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities.
Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organization.

Our Approach to Safeguarding
Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognize that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About the Role
Restless Development Zambia has since 2003, been equipping youth to voice their priorities; facilitating their access to decision makers for accountability; and supporting platforms for youth to demonstrate that they are effective change agents. We strengthen government, institutional and civil society partners’ capacity to engage with youth. Our evidence based policy engagement is unique in its approach, cutting across government, private sector and the NGO sector and this has set us apart as an innovative partner in development.

Restless Development will be implementing a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Project in Chadiza, Kasenengwa, and Mambwe in Eastern province. The Project Targets to put out of school adolescent girls’ needs and rights at the centre of all project activities. This target group has been selected because they are consistently left out of traditional adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) programming, are difficult to reach, and often have the greatest need.

The Projects also seeks to Increase enjoyment of health-related human rights by the most marginalized and vulnerable women and girls’ rights holders, particularly out of school adolescent girls in target areas. Increase equitable use of SRHR health services by diverse groups of women, adolescent girls, and children’s rights holders, particularly out of school adolescent girls, improved provision of gender and adolescent responsive, inclusive and accountable health services by health care providers for diverse groups of women adolescent girls and children’s rights holders, particularly out of school adolescent girls. Improved effectiveness of key stakeholders, particularly women and girls’ rights organizations to advocate for evidence-based, accountable and equitable ASRHR policies, legal frameworks and services.

Restless Development is seeking a driven and hard-working Finance and Administration Coordinator. The Finance and Administration Coordinator will be based in Kabwe, they will be in charge of overseeing many of the core functions of the Finance team. The successful candidate will assist with the consolidation of budgets and re-forecasts for the Zambia Hub, as well as be responsible for payroll processes and financial accounting functions.

Job title: Finance and Administration Coordinator
Location: Kabwe
Salary: ZMW 207, 916 Basic Per Annum
Preferred start date: TBA
Length of contract: 2 Years
Visa requirements: Must have the right to work in Zambia
Reports: Senior Finance and Administration Coordinator
Direct reports: Assistant Finance and Administration Coordinator’s (2)
Expected travel: Expected national travel

Key Priorities
1. Financial Management
• Assist with consolidating of Zambia budgets and reforecasts for review by the Finance and Administration Manager
• Oversee the preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Assist with the preparation of the financial statements and external audit file
• facilitate the annual internal audit process and implement any recommendations
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecast and ensure adequate funds are available for the payment runs
2. Payroll and VAT Return
• Processing monthly payroll for staff
• Support the Assistant Finance Coordinator to prepare and remit NAPSA, PAYE and withholding tax returns
3. Account Payables and Receivables
• Oversee the processing and payment of all supplier payments
• Ensure that all invoices are posted into the system accurately and on time
• Review monthly aged debtor and creditors and investigate any overdue receipts/payments
4. Financial Accounting Functions
• Maintain the computerised finance system to manage the organisation’s expenditure
• Take responsibility for ensuring that all fundraising records are properly coded and are kept up to date
• Ensure all bank & credit card reconciliations are prepared on monthly basis
• Review the fixed asset register on a quarterly basis and ensure it is kept up to date.
5. Performance Management
• Conduct monthly performance management meetings and an annual performance review with direct reports (two)
• Train new staff in finance processes and policies
• Act as a role model to other staff – upholding the values of Restless Development
6. Other
• Other duties as required
• You may occasionally be required to work on weekends and/or public holidays, for which time off in lieu will be granted

About You
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.
Skills and Experience
Essential
• Strong Excel skills. Good IT, written & verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to convey financial information to non-financial staff.
• Strong team player.
• Eligible to work in Zambia.

Desirable
• Previous experience of budget and reforecasting.
• Experience of Financial Force will be an added advantage.
• Experience in financial management and administration.
• Experience working in an NGO.
• Management accounting background an advantage.
• A member of ZICA.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What We Do for You
Remuneration
We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations.
Values and Culture
At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, beneficiaries, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.
Work-life Balance
It goes without saying that we work hard, at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:
• 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development
Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:
• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialize.
Travel and medical insurance
We provide medical insurance to staff and one dependent. When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel insurance.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Please send a completed application form to zambiajobs@restlessdevelopment.org by 5th November, 2021 indicating subject line as “APPLICATION_YOUR NAME_ F&A COORDINATOR”.
• Please note that we do not accept CVs Resume’s or Covering letters.
• Interviews are scheduled to take place on a date TBA.
• Click Here to download application form.
• Click Here to download Job Description.
*Local residents are encouraged to apply.*

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