Accountant Zambia and Malawi

Responsible to: MCC Representatives

Location: Zambia

Term: 1 Year Fixed Contract.

FTE: 1

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches. MCC is a global, non-profit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development, and peace. In all our programs, we are committed to relationships with our local partners and churches. As an Anabaptist organization, we strive to make peace a part of everything we do.

Synopsis

The accountant will be directly accountable to the MCC Zambia and Malawi Country Representatives. This assignment requires a hardworking individual who can understand the financial needs of MCC’s North American offices and respond to the financial and logistical needs of the MCC program in Zambia and Malawi. The majority of the time will be devoted to the internal workings of MCC financial management, while a smaller portion will be focused on networking with other accountants within the global MCC and supporting partners’ capacity building. This will be done in consultation with Representatives.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Prior work experience of 5 years with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations, or government institutions/organizations in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
• Certified accountant (a distinct advantage)
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of staff and varying levels of financial capacity.
• Ability to train staff in accounting and basic budgeting
• English fluency is required
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage Pastel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Outlook) and knowledgeable in cash flow and forecasting (a distinct advantage)
• Attention to detail, ability to organize work in a methodical way.
• Ability to keep confidential information.
• Legal right to stay and work in Zambia
• Exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific areas of support will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure partners’ financial reviews are done and assist partners in collating, verifying, and editing all their reports.
• Manage the MCC Faswin database as assigned by the MCC Zambia and Malawi Representatives.
• Provide assistance to partners on budgeting.
• Act as a financial advisor to Country Representative(s).
• Prepare financial reports monthly.
• Prepare monthly payroll, provident fund, and income tax payments for staff.
• Work with the Office Administrator to ensure timely payment of bills.
• Provide monthly MCC reports in FASWin and quarterly MCC reports.
• Keep up to date with current government and banks’ laws and practices related to NGO financial matters.
• Prepare information for and assist with annual audits or spot-checks.
• Work with partners on capacity building on financial matters.
• Develop and keep up-to-date records and checklists for quick reference on financial matters.
• Ensure financial files are maintained confidentially and organized for easy access for program staff or country representatives.
• Balance cash box monthly with the assistance of country representatives.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks as needed.
• Assist with other duties that may be assigned by the MCC Zambia and Malawi Representatives.

MCC Zambia Team Support

• Demonstrate a cooperative spirit and function as an active member of the MCC Zambia and Malawi team through regular updates and attendance at all team functions.
• Work interdependently with other sectors/staff for mutual collaboration and collective support.

Diversity and Inclusion

All Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active church membership; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites female and all interested qualified candidates to apply.