The Salvation Army Zambia Territory

1. SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – THQ

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Territorial Head Quarters (THQ) of the Salvation Army in Zambia (TSA Zambia) through the Territorial Commander is looking for a suitable individual to take up the position of the SENIOR ACCOUNTANT . 

JOB PURPOSE: Preparation of final accounts, management reports, financial analyst and advisory role, supervision of accountants, external and internal audits and budget preparation.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
• Preparation of financial accounts and consolidation.
• Perform month-end accounting tasks such as account and bank reconciliations and approve journal entries.
• Prepare year financial statements for external and internal audit.
• Communicates and works with external and internal audit matters.
• Supervise accountants to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Generate financial reports and statements to managers for review.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues, determine budget variances, and report the same to management through Financial Secretary.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
• Provide guidance and training to other accountants when necessary.
• Produce master budget according to required format.
• Take lead in working with internal and external audit activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.
• Reviewing various reports prepared and produced by accountants for management or donors.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 Certificate with minimum credits in English, Mathematics and any Sciences
• Full ACCA or Full Chattered Institute Management Accountant or Full Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountant (CA)
• MBA with a Major in Finance is an added advantage

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as an, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant role
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• With atleast 3 yrs Experience
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages especially NetSuite
• Team player, able to adapt easily and mature.
• Good written or spoken communication skills
• Ms Office/Software: Proficient in MS excel.
• Police Clearance on criminal record.

2.The Salvation Army Zambia Territory

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE – THQ

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Territorial Head Quarters (THQ) of the Salvation Army in Zambia (TSA Zambia) through the Territorial Commander is looking for a suitable individual to take up the position of the ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE .

JOB PURPOSE: Data capture, processing all receipts internal and international, provide rental reports and reconciliation

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with IFAS.
• Recording of all accounts receivable data.
• Work with cashier in making bank deposits
• Work with the financial secretary in billing of The Salvation Army units with refundable payments, contributions and other incomes.
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
• Prepare analytical and ratio analysis in relation to A/R for management to gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing.
• Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting.
• Receipt all The Salvation Army incomes including donations and receipts from tenants and The Salvation Army units.
• Communicate discrepancies to management about slow paying customers.
• Generate The Salvation Army tenants and units receivables statements.
• Strengthen and grow relationship by communicating overdue reimbursements and accounts.
• Perform account receivables reconciliations.
• Monitor customer account details for non- payments, delayed payment and other irregularities.
• Generate age analysis.
• Review AR aging to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.
• Process credit card payments
• Prepare bank deposits.
• Investigate and resolve The Salvation Army tenants units account queries.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.
• At least 3 years’ experience.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Minimum of Licentiate level qualification, degree in accountancy
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. ZICA, ACCA or CIMA equivalent is required.