Ministry of Agriculture
Employment Opportunity: Procurement and Contracts Officer and Assistant Accountant under the Irrigation Development Support Project (IDSP).
The Irrigation Development Support Project (IDSP) is a World Bank funded irrigation infrastructure development project under the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to provide improved access to irrigation services in selected sites in the Recipient’s territory.
The IDSP is currently being implemented in three Group I sites, namely Lusitu in Chirundu District of the Lusaka Province, Mwomboshi in Chisamba District of the Central Province and Musakashi in Mufulira District of the Copperbelt Province. Furthermore, the IDSP under the Irrigation Support Fund (ISF) sub-component, has funded 13 subprojects from five (5) Public.
The Ministry of Agriculture now, therefore, invites suitable and qualified Zambian nationals to apply for the position of Assistant Accountant.
Assistant Accountant
S/he will report to the Coordinator / Accountant on the daily duties. S/he will be an integral member of the IDSP Team and will support the accounting and financial process in the NCO. His/ her duties will include but not limited to :
- Maintenance of appropriate financial records / documentation and an appropriate and efficient financial filling system
- Prepare payment vouchers and ensuring that all supporting documents i.e. invoices, delivery note are attached to the payment vouchers
- Updating of cashbooks for both counterpart and IDA funds
- Support in the preparation of timely monthly reports on the IDA and counterparts accounts including bank reconciliation.
- Preparation of commitment ledgers for both IDA and Counterpart funds financial reports and proactively support the Accountantto timely submit IFR’S to World Bank in accordance with the Loan Agreement
- Maintenance of the imprest registerand to ensure timely retirement
- Safe custody of copies of contracts, shipping documents, Letters of Credit (LCS) , cashbooks and payment vouchers.
- Capturing transaction entries in the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS) for each bank account.
- Preparation of bank instructions and backing
- Any otherresponsibilities assigned by the supervisor
Key results for the Assistant Accountant
The key results of the position of the Assistant Accountant are closely related to the tasks and are as follows:
- Updated IDSP financial records to provide timely financial reports
- Updated quarterly project financial reports
- Understanding and appreciation of the operational requirements at the project level
Qualifications and Experience
- A holder of a grade 12 certificate with five (5) ‘O’ Level
- Holder of a Degree in Accountancy, ACCA,
- CIMA, ZICA Professional or equivalent
- Able to communicate and report fluently in English
- Two years’ experience in Accounting related jobs in Public Sector
- Experience in donor funded projects
- Should be a member of ZICA
Application Procedure
Applications of interested individuals must be submitted in the Tender Box at Ministry of Agriculture Headquarters, Mulungushi House, Ground Floor, Room G3 not later than January 3rd 2020. Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.
Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit
For/ Permanent Secretary
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE