Background
\nAfrican Parks (AP) is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on responsibility for the long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. AP manages 24 protected areas in 13 countries covering over 20 million hectares in Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
\nPosition Title:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Assistant Accountant
\nReports to:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Finance Manager
\nLocation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Liuwa\u00a0Plain National Park (LPNP)
\nType of contract:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fixed Term
\nNumber required\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One
\nJob Overview
\nAssist the FA in the day-to-day operations of the accounting and finance function under the direct supervision of the Financial Accountant. The Assistant Accountant will have to integrate quickly and demonstrate significantly his\/her involvement in the daily life at the service of the Accounting of African Parks. In the absence of the Financial Accountant, he\/she will have to ensure 100% management of the roles of the Financial Accountant without any flaws.
\nJob Overview
\nAssist the FA in the day-to-day operations of the accounting and finance function under the direct supervision of the Financial Accountant. The Assistant Accountant will have to integrate quickly and demonstrate significantly his\/her involvement in the daily life at the service of the Accounting of African Parks. In the absence of the Financial Accountant, he\/she will have to ensure 100% management of the roles of the Financial Accountant without any flaws.
\nDuties and responsibilities:<\/p>\n
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for entering accurate entries of all monthly cash transactions on the working sheet.
\nThe Assistant Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of the company\u2019s day-to-day financial and accounting operations, as well as regular reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) and year-end.
\nPrepare and reconcile all work advances timely and accurately.
\n\u00a0Undertaking stock counts and produce accurate monthly fuel, lubricants, spares usage reports and stock quarterly reports.
\n\u00a0Preparation of monthly payroll inputs and reconciliation of salary advances.
\nEnsure monthly transactions are properly filed and complete.
\nMaintain adequate monthly cash flow.
\nTimely preparation and submission of statutory returns (NHIMA, Napsa, PAYE,WHT, workers\u2019 compensation, personal levy, etc)
\nEnsuring that transactions are accurately set on the Bank for approval.
\nEnsure that transactions are captured accurately in Serenic.
\nEnsure that they understand, interpret, and monitor the budget.
\nAssist the team with any additional work.<\/p>\n
Role requirements<\/p>\n
Minimum Diploma in Accounting or ACCA level 1 or CIMA certificate or ZICA technician with 3 years of experience
\nMust be a registered member of ZICA.
\nPrevious experience with any Donor-funded programs or External Audit.
\nResults-oriented and focused, with the ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.
\nExperience in the preparation of returns such as PAYE, NPASA & NHIMA.
\nProficiency with accounting software.
\nDemonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
\n\u00a0Ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.<\/p>\n
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