Finance & Administration Officer

• Update and maintain all relevant cash books.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations promptly.
• Ensure monthly statutory compliance as required by Zambian financial authorities, submitting returns and payments promptly.
• Prepare monthly payroll, ensuring payroll and statutory returns are submitted on time.
• Work in collaboration with the Loans and Compliance team to ensure that settlements of all invoices/statements are processed promptly.
• Manage account receivables and payables.
• Complete general ledger processing/maintenance as instructed by the Finance and Admin Manager, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain/file all financial records in an easily retrievable manner.
• Ensure financial information is recorded accurately, including those appropriate aggregations to budget lines and monthly spending reports are accurate and prepared promptly.
• Providing staff with financial information and reports they need to help them monitor their budgets.
• Assist in implementing finance systems and controls, to ensure policies and procedures are complied with.
• Preparation of Financial Statements

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least a diploma in Accountancy, part ACCA or ZICA Part 2 from a recognized professional accountancy body or any equivalent qualification acceptable to Prospero.
• Must be a registered member of ZICA.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in financial management and accounting.
• Preferred experience working with the microfinance industry.

Job Competences

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Computer literate. Experience with systems and applications in the specific work area.

Other competencies

• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexibility, dependability, and dedication.
• Compliance with procedures instructions, rules, and regulations.
• Service-oriented and client-focused.

AGE; 25 and below

Preferably; Chelston or Avondale resident

Female applicants are encouraged to apply