Accountant at World-Wide Fund for Nature

The World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is the world’s leading independent conservation organisation with a global network in over 100 countries. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. We have been working in Zambia since 1962 organising our efforts across Freshwater, Wildlife, Forests and People.  WWF Zambia is seeking to hire a highly motivated and experienced individual for the position of Accountant.

ACCOUNTANT

Provides active, efficient and personalised accounting services support to implementation of WWF ZCO conservation projects and programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Timely & Accurate entries of data in the Accounting system/ General Ledger integrity (Budget/Forecasts, Income, Journals, Payments etc.)
• Timely & Accurate monthly analysis on Accounts payables, Accounts receivables, Income.
• Ensures implementation of sound financial and accounting controls.
• Works closely with Project Managers and Sub-grantee F&A staff to ensure timely submission of monthly accounts to the Lusaka office for consolidations and preparation of donor reports.
• As Oracle user ensure that all journals and payments, including income are captured on timely manner for review by the supervisor.
• Reviews and analyses the imprest retirements from the projects and make necessary adjustments before inputting to Oracle
• Preparing timely monthly financial reports for the Finance Manager and project Managers
• Provide regular analysis on funds transferred to projects from Lusaka office.
• Prepares timely and accurate cost recovery from projects. This should be implemented in accordance with the WWF Network Cost Recovery Standards.

Required qualifications:

• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or related field; OR
• Full accounting qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Over 5 years working experience preferably in a major international organisation/NGO.
• Demonstrable skills in the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems in the context of an international NGO.
• Good knowledge of project fund accounting including reporting requirements of major bi-lateral Aid Agencies.
• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle accounting software would be an advantage.

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