Career Opportunities

The Financial Officer will direct the affairs of finance, legal reporting (including taxes and tariffs), employment and national staff, property and equipment contract/titles, and communication systems in Lusaka, Zambia.

Responsibilities

• Set up banking and accounting procedures consistent with generally accepted financial procedures.
• Direct and manage ACTION’s computerized accounting, bank accounts, other assets and liabilities.
• Provide financial reports for the Country Board (if applicable), Regional Coordinator, JVA countries (as applicable) and sending country offices.
• Supervise the annual corporate audit
• Assist the Country Director in the preparation of the Annual Ministries and Project Proposals and Budgets.
• Provide supervision for the Financial Manager (bookkeeper).
• Coordinate the hiring, orientation and training, pay scales and firing of the employees of the organization in compliance with country laws and best practice.
• Manage severance and other obligation funds.
• Responsible for Labor Code revisions as they pertain to employee/employer relations.
• Responsible for the purchase, titles, insurance coverage, licensing, check in/out, repair, drivers, vehicle safety or all mission owned vehicles.

Qualifications

• Absolute honesty and integrity
• Familiarity with financial software and computers
• Ability to work independently and organize time well
• 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

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