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Job Description

DAPP in Zambia is looking to engage an experienced and dedicated Project Accountant for the EU Human Rights project tenable in Ndola.

1. Main roles and responsibilities

• Ensure that monthly transactions are posted in Pastel Accounting software on a timely basis and maintain accurate record keeping of all transactions
• Maintain custody of payment vouchers
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project estimates/budget
• Prepare schedules for statutory obligations related to the project
• Verify the contractual and financial details of each invoice and payment
• Assist in the preparation of payroll, updating lists of staff and their payments
• Prepare documentation for audit purposes; producing audit file as required, supporting the coordination, planning, and execution of both the internal and annual audits
• Produce timely bank reconciliations
• Document explanations of significant budget variances on a monthly basis
• Maintain up to date assets register including undertaking annual asset inventory
• Perform monthly assets and liabilities reconciliations
• Prepare timely and accurate periodic financial reports
• Conducts field site visits to ensure consistency with reporting timelines, budgets, and performance indicators

2. Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accountancy Degree or equivalent, with at least 3 years’ experience; or Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent with at Least 5 years’ experience
• Paid up member of Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants (ZICA)
• Intermediate or advanced user of Pastel, or other approved accounting software
• Prior experience working in an NGO

3. Application Method

• Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and minimum 3 referees must be received by 7^th January, 2022.
• The cover letter and CV must be onedocument, and the applicant’s name must be the document title.
• Indicate the job title as the subject of your email.
• Please indicate your current, or last salary and benefits in the cover letter.
• Do not attach certificates and other documentation at this stage.
• Please submit applications to these emails: solami.t@dappzambia.org, with copy to job@dappzambia.org

DAPP is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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