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ABOUT THE POSITION

Request to Hire Ref#: RTCZ21-103
Date advertised: 4th October 2021
Closing date: 9th October 2021
Position: Finance Manager – Treasury and Reporting x1
Location: Lusaka
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: Two (2) Years
Reporting to: Senior Finance Manager
Job grade: TBA
Contact Email: vacancy24@righttocare.org

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered Accountant or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5-10 accounting experience in a donor funded environment
• Knowledge of Accounting Software Packages especially SAGE Evolution and Cost Management
• 2-3 years’ experience in a USAID environment.
• Proven record of systems strengthening and internal controls
• Paid up Member of the ZICA

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• MBA, MSc in relevant field

TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Computer literate
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Engage Program and Project leads on financial support services and ensure goal congruence and shared vision.
• Monitor daily bank balances to ensure accounts are not in overdraft and fully funded for daily payments
• Monitor cash inflows and outflows on the bank system.
• Sell forex from USD accounts to local currencies to make provision for funds as needed.
• Prepare weekly cash forecast for the MECH programme and submit to Line Manager for review.
• Submit request for funding to respective donors for the programme.
• Provide supporting documents for inward tele-transmissions to the Bank to support funds received from donors.
• Communicate closure and opening of new accounts to the Bank.
• Facilitate the opening and closure of user profiles on the banking platform as approved by Line Managers.
• Act as the main client liaison for all banking related matters.
• Managing the daily exchange rates by ensuring daily update of exchange rates on the system and accurate conversion into different currencies.
• Assist with review process of all internal and external reports produced within Finance before submitting to the Line Manager.
• Assist the SFM in the preparation of interim and Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with IFRS and Company’s Act of Zambia.
• Prepare disbursement reports, disbursement schedules, advance requests.
• Prepare the first draft for all financial reports for submission to Line Manager.
• Produce the funds accountability statements and burn rate reports (variance reports) for all grants to submit to Line Manager.
• Produce a report on foreign taxes, obtain sign off before sending off to foreign donors.
• Produce liquidation report for all grants to highlight the difference in cash received versus money spend.
• Responsible for the consolidation of financial reports to EXCO, Audit Com, Board and internal stakeholders.
• Assist the Line Manager with monthly financial performance reporting.
• Prepare the weekly cash flow dashboard report, quarterly accrued expenditure report and create executive dashboards.
• Prepare the necessary forecasting reports, procurement and travel reports, cost sharing and indirect cost sharing reports.
• Engage with program staff to understand variances and critically evaluate responses.
• Assist in the identification and reporting of new risks and inclusion on the risk management registers.
• Ensure compliance to relevant policies, procedures, and process both donor and statutory.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are in compliance with all relevant legislation and financial policies for RTCZ.
• Respond to all queries submitted by the external auditors.
• Lead the annual audit preparation as instructed by the Senior Finance Manager.
• Prepare and review internal reports in country and submit to Line Manager.
• Prepare and review reports for Line Manager and submit to headquarters.
• Coordinate all reporting subordinates for the purposes of consolidation.
• Ensure in country financial statements are fully reconciled and have support schedules for the purposes of reporting and consolidation.
• Lead an effective and efficient finance team with acceptable performance to the organization and management in a way that ensures that the Finance Department mandate is achieved.
• Ensure compliance to relevant policies, procedures, and process both donor and statutory.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are in compliance with all relevant legislation and financial policies for RTCZ.
• Facilitate and support RTCZ’s relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that effective and efficient service delivery that meets and exceeds expectations is offered to all stakeholders for the Finance Department.

DISCLAIMER

By applying for the above-mentioned position, you consent to Right to Care to conduct qualification, ID, criminal and reference checks (internal and external) which forms part of the Company’s recruitment policy and procedure. Should you not receive a response to your application from Right to Care within one month of this advert being placed, kindly consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.  Right to Care reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy at any time for whatever reason.

Right to Care is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.  As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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Skills Required

• Literature
• MS Excel
• MS Office