Finance Intern at Restless Development Zambia

Young people share a restless determination to address the problems that affect them the most. That’s where we come in.

At Restless Development, we’re proud to be the banner carrier for youth-led development, demonstrating from the grassroots to the global policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role in development. As a result, Restless Development is repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), UNICEF, UNAIDS and others.

With over 10 years of successful work in Zambia, and being part of so many networks with public, private and civic society. The Finance Intern will work with the Finance and Administration Manager to enhance the accountability of donor funds and to support the work of the Finance Unit and also to give general support to the other units within RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job title: Finance Intern
Location: Kabwe
Salary: K2625.00 Gross per Month
Preferred start date: 16th December, 2019
Length of contract: 6 Months
Visa requirements: Must have the right to work in Zambia
Reports to: Finance Manager
Direct reports: Assistant Finance Coordinator
Expected travel: Expected travel within Zambia

KEY PRIORITIES

To work with the Finance and Administration Manager to enhance the accountability of donor funds. This includes

• Ensure compliance with RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT financial policies and procedures for donors.
• Promotion of best financial practices.
• Supporting other non-financial staff through relevant coaching and training.
• To assist in distributing volunteer finances
• To support the work of the Finance Unit
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring that they are fully supported with relevant documents.
• Post Transactions in Financial Force
• Maintaining and managing staff and volunteer imprests ensuring that they are accurate and updated regularly.
• Raising payment vouchers to facilitate proper authorisation before the cheque is issued in accordance with RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT financial policy.
• Collect receipts and ensure that they are kept in order and that they fully support the payment vouchers.
• Ensure Receipts are collected from Suppliers and Attached to the Correct Payment Vouchers and filed approriately.
• Ensure Supplier Payments are done on time provided all the necessary documentation is attached.
• Support field offices with Funds requests and Retirements
• Pay Young Leaders allowances Via Zoona as and when required.
• To give general support to the other units within RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT
• Work with the Programme staff on programme activities – attending events, supporting training, preparing materials and logistics
• Any other duties assigned by Line Manager

Other

• Other duties as required.
• Weekend work will be required for which Time off in Lieu will be given.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.

Values,Behaviours, and what we expect of the Finance Intern

HEART: We are who we serve. We are brave.

• Values-led; Inspires a Restless passion and professionalism in those they work with, both internally and externally.
• Innovation; works on own initiative and offers creative approaches to improving work.

HEAD: We are 100% professional. We prove that young people can.

• Delivers Quality; Manage their time effectively to deliver quality against individual goals. Ensures value for money when utilising resources and efficiently processing finances.
• Decision-Making; Proposes solutions to challenges and consults with others when making operational decisions within their area of responsibility.

VOICE: We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.

• Leadership; Capably manages their own workload and takes up opportunities to lead on areas of work, with support from colleagues. May supervise Interns/ or teams of Volunteers.
• People Development; Understands how individual goals contribute to team priorities. Uses feedback to identify personal growth areas, willingly provides constructive feedback to others.

HANDS: We are in it together. We listen and learn.

• Effective Communication; Clearly expresses ideas or opinions and actively listens and learns from those around them. Applies effective communication when actively engaging with stakeholders and teams of volunteers.
• Collaboration; Is an integral team member, contributing to team excellence and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholder’s.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of supporting a project or programme.
• Experience of a public-facing role, with a focus on customer relations/care.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines and be a creative problem solver.
• Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Belief in the values of Restless Development and an ability to uphold them.
• Minimum: ZICA, ACCA, or CIMA level 1,or any other Finance related fields.

Desirable

• Previous work experience in similar accounting position
• Advanced computer skills
• Communicable in Zambian languages

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

• Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations.

Values and Culture

• At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, beneficiaries, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life balance

• It goes without saying that we work hard, at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:
• 12 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays).
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave.

Professional development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and medical insurance

When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel insurance.

Relocation package

For staff who relocate to work with Restless Development, we offer a competitive relocation package. This will be discussed with relevant candidates and could include:

• A lump-sum relocation allowance to support you in relocating to your new place of work.
• Out of country supplements for the duration of your time working in your new place of work.
• Medical insurance.

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