Finance Officer Treasury

Lusaka, Zambia

Full-time

Contract type: National employment contract

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization, working in Agriculture, Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 30 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

Overview of position

The Finance Officer Treasury will be part of the Country Finance team, this role involves managing all payments processes, cash and bank reconciliations and tracking the office liquidity levels in liaison with the Country Finance Manager and Project Managers.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Receive all invoices with supporting documents for processing payments

Review and posting of supplier invoices (three way match concept to be applied)

Review and posting of Consultants and partner reports

Management of bank accounts including downloading of monthly bank statements for all bank accounts

Review of all retirements and expense reports including support documents in SBD

Follow up all tax issues, including triggering of monthly tax payments

Timely Payment of all suppliers and Consultants invoices

Review of all Mobile Payment claims, post in SBD and pay through approved Mobile payment platforms

Posting of all bank statements in SBD and ensuring that bank reconciliations are finalised in line with corporate procedures

Filling of all accountable documents

Posting of all incoming funds (donors and other customers)

Consolidation of quarterly Project Cash flow requests, this has to be done hand in hand with the Planning, quality control and reporting unit.

Closely monitor and report on the liquidity status of all Projects

Negotiating best exchange rates for currency conversions

Preparation of monthly protocols and getting appropriate signatures

Timely Payment of all statutory deductions in line with the laws of the Country

Advising the procurement department for all transactions which are incomplete in SBD and ensure timely corrective action

Prepare the Country Liquidity Forecast in liaison with Finance Officer Treasury and Project Managers

Participate in the internal and external audit process

Qualifications

Qualification requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field;

Professional accounting qualifications up to final level;

At least 3 years relevant working experience in a project organisation, experience within an international organisation is an advantage;

At least 3 years relevant working experience in financial accounting of which 2 years in project accounting;

Excellent communication and organization skills;

Fluency in English is required

Experience with SAP (SAP by Design; SAP R3 or other), though not mandatory, will be an advantage;

Pro-active and supportive team player.

Additional Information

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page  and should be submitted by 7th December 2019.