Pact, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, is implementing the USAID Zambia Integrated Health Activity. The Activity supports USAID and PEPFAR objectives of 95\/95\/95 and provides service delivery and technical assistance to improve Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) services. USAID Zambia Integrated Health improves, sustains, and further integrates lifesaving HIV\/AIDS and MNCH services at the health facility and community levels and ensure that client-centered, high-impact, high-quality services are available to all Zambians
\nPact Zambia\u2019s Finance Department ensures strong financial management, accountability, and compliance across all projects and operations. Its core functions include financial reporting, budget management, cash and bank handling, payroll, and strict adherence to donor and local regulations. The team oversees subawards, strengthens internal controls, supports audits, and builds financial capacity among staff and partners. Working closely with program, procurement, and global finance teams, the department uses robust systems and tools to maintain transparency, efficiency, and donor confidence, all in support of Pact\u2019s mission to improve lives sustainably.
\nKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS<\/p>\n
Financial management and accounting assistance
\nReview of staff travel, and liquidation documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance
\nFiling and maintenance of accounting archives and related documents
\nProviding support in the day-to-day functions of the finance department<\/p>\n
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
Provide a detailed review of all Travel Authorization and Advance Request (TAAR) forms and staff liquidations for the accuracy and validity of receipts and other supporting documents
\nHelp verify that all consultant contracts, monthly reports, and supporting documents are correctly named and stored in the designated read-only shared drive folder. Ensure document consistency based on the SOP
\nReview petty cash vouchers and receipts for accuracy and validity for the assigned province and submit them to the Senior Finance Officer for approval
\nReview the Petty Cash Reconciliation Register and the supporting vouchers and receipts for eventual petty cash replenishment and submit to the Senior Finance Officer for further review.
\nReview the petty cash count forms for the respective province and report on any discrepancies to the Senior Finance Officer.
\nEnsure proper and timely filing of all accounting documents such as payment vouchers, liquidations, receipt vouchers and journal vouchers.
\nPhotocopy finance documents
\nPerform functions of any of the Finance Officer in his\/her absence.<\/p>\n
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS<\/p>\n
At least 2 years relevant work experience in finance, accounting, operations
\nExperience with and knowledge of USAID and\/or other international donors\u2019 rules and regulations related to Accounting and Finance
\nSound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
\nStrong written and verbal English communication skills.
\nMust be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and accounting software systems.
\nCompetence using common desktop applications and office administration systems<\/p>\n
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS<\/p>\n
At least 2 years relevant work experience in finance, accounting, operations
\nExperience with and knowledge of USAID and\/or other international donors\u2019 rules and regulations related to Accounting and Finance
\nSound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
\nStrong written and verbal English communication skills.
\nMust be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and accounting software systems.
\nCompetence using common desktop applications and office administration systems<\/p>\n
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