Job Description

Posted on April 7, 2022

Live Well Social Business Limited is a for-profit social enterprise incorporated and registered in Zambia. The social enterprise operates within the legal and regulatory framework of Zambia. Its aim is to establish sustainable operations that will reliably provide access to affordable, quality health products and supplement livelihoods. Live Well aims to become financially sustainable while maintaining a clear focus on delivering social impact to underserved rural and peri-urban communities it targets and the entrepreneurs it works with.  Live Well is an independent Zambian social enterprise built on decades of work by partners with deep experience supporting the livelihoods of communities. The social enterprise is part of the CARE International network and aligned with the Ministry of Health in Zambia.  Live Well with partner support, has developed a business model that empowers communities as entrepreneurs to generate social impact.
Live Well is looking for a Finance Coordinator to join our team in Lusaka who has proven experience in accounting and working in a busy environment.
Responsibilities:

Track budgets and preparation of reports according to donor’s requirements
Reconciliation of vendor statement
Processing of staff advances and retirements ensuring all supporting documentation is attached in compliance with the policies and procedures
Recording transaction in QuickBooks, including cheque vouchers and Journal vouchers
Review of monthly income and expenditure reports to monitor the budget
Preparation of Cheques, fund transfer and all payments to suppliers and statutory institutions
Preparation of bank statements
Preparation and submission of all statutory returns and payments(PAYE,WHT,NHIMA,NAPSA,workers compensation)
Review documentation submitted to Finance for adherence to financial policies and accuracy prior to submission for approval.
Prepare Cash Disbursement, Cash Receipt or Adjusting Journal Vouchers on a daily basis.
Upon receipt of Cash, perform the following:

Issue Live Well Official Receipts for all payments to Live Well.
Deposit cash and/or cheque into Live Well bank accounts within 24 hours of receipt.
Enter receipt voucher information into Quick books on a daily basis
File all financial documents, records and communications on a daily basis
Be the Live Well bank agent

Perform other tasks and assignments as and when required

Essential experience, capabilities and qualifications

Full Grade 12 certificate
2 Years’ Experience
ACCA/CIMA/CA Level 2,Diploma in Accounts
Excellent and demonstrable reporting writing and communication skills and a good understanding of financial reporting
Excellent skills in producing budgets
Good computer literacy in word-processing, Excel, and Quickbooks
Good interpersonal skills
Women are encouraged to apply

Compensation
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
Apply for this job
Please send a CV no more than 3 pages long and covering letter to [email protected]wellzam.org. Please ensure that you mention www.gozambiajobs.com as the source of this job advertisement.
Please note this position will be based in Lusaka.
Closing date: Friday 8th April 2022

To apply for this job email your details to info@livewellzam.org