Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of this Job
Reporting to the Director & Chief Executive Officer, the job holder shall oversee the operation of financial and other systems within RTSA. Specifically, in relation to finance broadly defined, but also covering governance and the administrative functions of HR.

Specific duties & Responsibilities
a. Ensures consistent application of the Agency’s rules, regulations, directives and instructions and other statements of policy governing the matters pertaining to the financial affairs in all departments.
b. Supervises all financial reporting, including review modification, initiations and implementation of internal control procedures in coordination with all finance and administrative staff.
c. Ensures sound financial management, control and disbursement of all expenditures.
d. Co-ordinates planning, budgeting of revenue and expenditure including preparation of annual development and operational budgets.
e. Co-ordinates the financial control and accounting for revenue collection and expenditure.
f. Ensures books of accounts at all levels are properly maintained including the maintenance of records of RTSA’s assets and liabilities
g. Approves payments up to the limit set by management.
h. Plans and institutes procedures necessary to ensure financial resources are efficiently managed and accounted for.
i. Maintains and periodically updates the Agency’s Finance and Administration Procedures Manual.
j. Prepares and submits periodic performance reports to the Board of Directors to enable and guide them to make timely and quality decisions to achieve set objectives.
k. Ensures audited statements of accounts are prepared, approved and published to build and sustain confidence, credibility and recognition of stakeholders.
l. Recommends to the Finance and Administration Committee through the Chief Executive Officer of suitable banking facilities.
m. Oversees all finance staff to ensure full understanding and implementation of responsibilities.

Requirements
a. Full Grade twelve certificate
b. Degree in Finance, Economics or Business or a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or its equivalent
c. Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business or its equivalent
d. Ten years’ experience of which five should be at a senior level
e. Computer literate
f. A track record in managing/developing financial management systems, controls and budget processes, preparing statutory accounts and advising and supporting budget holders

Competencies required
a. Exceptionally well-skilled in the development and management of the administration and finance functions
b. Excellent sense of operations and an appreciation for the interplay between administration/finance strategy
c. Skilled in organisational development and design
d. Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork
e. Business acumen at operational and strategic level
f. Hands-on experience with local administrative and finance issues
g. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
h. Able to work in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds
i. Assertive, result oriented and able to work under pressure
j. Exceptionally well-skilled in the development and management of the administration and finance functions
k. Financial controls are in place which ensure that propriety is maintained and all transactions can be accounted for The Agency’s resources are safeguarded and used both effectively and efficiently

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested persons should deposit their application letters and detailed curriculum vitae enclosed in envelops clearly marked the position being applied for in the box provided at the RTSA Head Office, Road Safety House, Dedan Kimathi Road, Lusaka. The application letters should be addressed to:
• The Director & CEO
Road Transport and Safety Agency
Dedan Kimathi Road
Po Box 32167 LUSAKA
• Closing date for receipt of applications shall be 23rd August 2024

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