Chief Finance Officer at Patents and Companies Registration Agency

Patents and Companies Registration Agency - Location: Zambia, Lusaka

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Contract

Contract type
Permanent
Application deadline
02/11/2019

Description

Position
Chief Finance Officer at Patents and Companies Registration Agency
Industry
Banking / Financial Services / Insurance
Vacancies
1
Description

The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) is a Government Agency established to discharge functions connected with or incidental to eight statutes namely: The Companies Act – CAP 388; The Registration of Business Names Act CAP 389; The Patents Act – CAP 400; The Trade Marks Act – CAP 401; and The Registered Designs Act – CAP 402, The Layout-designs of Integrated Circuits Act number 6 of 2006, The Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore Act Number 16 of 2016 and The Movable Property (Security Interest) Act No. 3 of 2016 of the Laws of Zambia.

The Institution is looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the position mentioned below.

CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER (1)

SALARY SCALE: P2

JOB PURPOSE: To manage the financial affairs of the organisation, prepare financial reports and disburse funds in order to facilitate efficient operations and accountability for funds.

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Full Grade 12 Certificate;

(b) ACCA/CIMA, Bachelor of Accountancy or its equivalent;

(c) A member of ZICA;

(d) Aged between 35 and 45 years old;

(d) 5 years relevant experience at senior level.

MAIN DUTIES

  • Ensures the timely preparation, submission and effective implementation of the budget in compliance with the budget provisions;

  • Develops, implements and maintains effective financial systems in order to ensure proper financial management;

  • Manages effectively all cash transactions of the organisation, as well as utilisation of funds in order to ensure accountability;

  • Ensures timely preparation and submission of financial reports and statements in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in order to facilitate informed decision making;

  • Ensures timely processing of payroll in order to facilitate payment of salaries for the organisation employees;

  • Manages effectively staff and resources in order to attain the target of the Unit;

  • Coordinates effectively all external audit operations in order to enhance accountability;

  • Ensures that all assets are properly managed.

  • Undertakes any other duties assigned by the Superior;

    • TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

    Attractive terms and conditions of service of the Patents and Companies Registration Agency shall apply for both positions.

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    Requirements

    Min education
    Primary school
    Required experience
    4 Years
    Nationality
    Not defined
    Languages
    Not defined
    Specializations
    Skills
    Not defined
    Prerequisites

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    Company

    Employer name

    Patents and Companies Registration Agency

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