Job Description

Posted on October 3, 2022

1.   About CBM
Christian Blind Mission is an international Christian development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world.
2. Core Purpose
Provides entry level professional finance support to the country programme. The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the Finance Department in implementing the overall accounting and financial control systems for CBM – Zambia Country Office and for using adequate and appropriate internal controls to meet general accounting standards.
3. Main duties and tasks

Ensure transactions and data are properly recorded and entered into the accounting system
Ensure that all expense transactions are reasonable, valid, adequately supported by receipts and within the Country Office’s budget.
Prepare and reconcile bank statements
Assist with the maintenance of the filing system of all financial reports, fund requests and other finance documentation
Assist for pre-filling the CBM Financial Statement template
Assist in the preparation of Checklist for all Projects of the region
Provide support to the HR and Administration Department with payroll and timesheet review
Prepare all requests for telegraphic transfers
Assist in year-end closing of accounting books
Prepare monthly payments and quarterly reports for Projects and Country Office
Assist in the annual audits
Undertakes any other duties that may be assigned by the Finance Manager

4. Education, Knowledge & Professional Experience:

A university or college degree in Accountancy, ZICA,ACCA,CIMA.
At least two years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a development organisation
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Effectiveness at team work and interpersonal relationships
Keen analytical skills
Excellent organisational skills, and ability to deal with stress or pressure
Fitness and willingness to travel within the region, including countries with challenging security and safety situations
High degree of accountability and integrity
Pro-activeness and resourcefulness
Willingness to adhere and commit to CBM’s Values and Child Protection Policy
Good knowledge of MS Office (particularly advanced Excel skills)

5. Core Competencies

Organisational competencies
Quality and quantity of Work
Professional Knowledge
Teamwork
Attention to Communication
Initiative
Results Orientation
Flexibility
Personal Credibility
Thoroughness

6. Languages

English (professional proficiency)
Local languages (professional proficiency / advantageous)

The future job holder will adhere to CBM’s values and commits to CBM’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.
If interested in this role, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Please note this position is for an immediate start. The position is for a 6month period, with possibility of  extension. 
Application deadline: 7th October 2022.

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment.zambia@cbm.org