Career Opportunities

The Administrative Accountant will undertake the central office administrative and accounting requirements for ACTION Zambia in Lusaka.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and check payments from the expenses system to Pastel.
• Input deposit and indirect expenses into Pastel.
• Ensure that all payments have the correct paperwork and are filed accordingly.
• Make all necessary payments with accompanying paperwork in a timely fashion to ZRA and NAPSA, including required year end reporting, plus any other payments that may need to be made on behalf of the mission.
• Provide weekly/monthly reporting to ministry heads and missionary units in order that they can ensure that funds are available and are used wisely.
• Reconcile bank statements monthly both to the accounts and the reported funds in individual ministries.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for quarterly mission board meetings.
• Prepare the accounts for annual audit.
• Make all necessary payments to Action Zambia vendors on a monthly/basis.
• Keep current on new ZRA tax laws and best accounting practices.
• File Action Zambia returns with the Registrar of Companies.

Qualifications

• Recognized accounting qualification
• Proficient in the Pastel accounting system for NGO’s
• Proven track record of having managed an accounting position in a similar situation.
• Good working knowledge of Zambian tax law and requirements for an NGO
• Minimum commitment of two years
• At least 18 years old
• A growing Christian
• Active in ministry in a local church
• Recommended by pastor and church
• Teachable
• Adaptable
• Able to accept difficult circumstances
• Good sense of humor
• Not easily discouraged
• Spiritually mature
• Able to accept various leadership styles
• Other items set forth by the Candidate Secretary’s office