Project Accountant – MKP Farms

Job Description

Project Accountant
MKP FARMS LIMITED

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday November 14 2024

Duty Station:
Within Zambia, Chibombo, Central Province

MKP FARMS LIMITED

JOB DETAILS:

MKP Farms Limited is a registered limited company working with development projects within the field of agriculture and other poverty alleviation programmes. Projects are carried out in copperbelt and central provinces of Zambia. MKP FARMS LIMITED in Zambia is looking to engage an experienced and dedicated Project Accountant.

The position is tenable in Chibombo and the Project Accountant will report to the Project Manager.

1. Main roles and responsibilities

1.1 Ensure that monthly transactions are posted in accounting software on a timely basis and maintain accurate record keeping of all transactions.
1.2 Maintain custody of payment vouchers
1.3 Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project estimates/budget.
1.4 Prepare schedules for statutory obligations related to the project
1.5 Verify the contractual and financial details of each invoice and payment.
1.6 Assist in the preparation of payroll, updating lists of staff and their payments.
1.7 Prepare documentation for audit purposes; producing audit file as required, supporting the coordination, planning, and execution of both the internal and annual audits.
1.8 Produce timely bank reconciliations.
1.9 Document explanations of significant budget variances on a monthly basis.
1.10 Maintain up to date assets registers for the Project and Implementing Partners including undertaking annual asset inventory.
1.11 Perform monthly assets and liabilities reconciliations
1.12 Prepare timely and accurate periodic financial reports, follow up with Implementing Partners Quarterly financial liquidation status.
1.13 Conduct field site visits to ensure consistency with reporting timelines, budgets, and performance indicators among partners.
1.14 Monitor and manage sub-partners to ensure that they meet the expected performance targets and provide capacity building of finance, management and leadership staff.

2. Qualifications

2.1 Bachelor of Accountancy Degree or equivalent, with at least 2 years’ experience; or Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent with at Least 3 years’ experience
2.3 Intermediate or advanced user of Microsoft Products, e.g word, powerpoint, excel, ERP or other approved accounting software
Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure

3.1 Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and minimum 3 referees must be received by 12th November, 2024
3.2 The cover letter and CV must be one document, and the applicant’s name must be the document title.
3.3 Indicate the job title as the subject of your email.
3.4 Attach certificates and other documentation at this stage.
3.5 Please submit applications to: mkpfarmschibombo@gmail.com

MKP FARMS LIMITED is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.