Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 25, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background:
Nathan is a leading provider of analytic and economic consultancy services worldwide. In the past decade, we have implemented more than 120 projects in more than 50 countries leveraging our global presence in Washington DC, London, and India. From improved transparency and deeper stakeholder engagement to more effective policies and more resilient businesses, we deliver results that impact economic growth, human development, and poverty reduction. We are passionate about applying our deep analytical expertise and advanced proprietary tools to generate economic solutions tailored to our clients’ unique challenges. Nathan focuses on a range of economic development subject matter areas including Trade & Logistics; Economic Policy & Governance; Private Sector Development; Women’s Economic Empowerment; and Financial Solutions.

Nathan is implementing the USAID Revenue for Growth Activity. The Activity aims to help Zambia improve domestic revenue mobilization (DRM) and expand the fiscal space for public spending and investments in service delivery and poverty reduction. The activity will engage both government and non-government stakeholders to build capacity in tax policy analysis, improve tax compliance and administration, and strengthen the tax culture in a manner that facilitates private sector growth and accountability relationships between taxpayers and the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ).

Position Summary:
The success of the Activity in delivering superior client service depends on the quality and performance of its staff members. The Program presently implements the direct management of its administration through the Finance and Administration team. The Project Accountant will assist the Deputy Chief of Party – Finance and Administration with processing of payments, tracking partner and grantees accountabilities, tracking and clearing staff advances. ‘Clients’ are primarily the staff members. The position demands that the ‘clients’ interest and indeed the Activity’s interests are placed above all other considerations.
This position reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Party – Finance and Administration.

Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate for the Project Accountant job placement should hold a University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Economics;
• Accounting certification of ACCA or CPA is desired;
• A minimum of at least five years working experience with a USAID project or other international development organisation is required;
• The jobholder will be a proactive and efficient communicator with strong interpersonal skills; and
• The ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and demonstrate discretion with common sense in discharging assigned responsibilities. Incumbent must recognize the need to consult and seek for help from superiors when in doubt.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Submit your CV to this email address RGARecruiting@nathaninc.com with the subject title "Zambia RGA Project Accountant".

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