Bookkeeper

Lubuto Library Partners Zambia Office

Part-time Bookkeeper

Background – Lubuto Library Partners 

Lubuto Library Partners (LLP) is a non-profit non-governmental development organization, headquartered in the U.S. with program operations initially in Zambia and plans to expand to other African countries.  LLP’s mission is to enlighten and enrich the lives of children and youth in sub-Saharan Africa, and to especially provide those not in school and highly vulnerable opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills that will reconnect them with their culture and community, and empower them to participate fully in society.

The Lubuto Library model provides high-quality public libraries, providing accessible and holistic educational services to demonstrate and advocate for the impact that public libraries can have in providing opportunities for equitable education and poverty reduction.

LLP constructs enduring open-access libraries whose design is inspired by traditional and contemporary social, economic and cultural patterns and which freely offer comprehensive collections of well-chosen books and technology resources. Lubuto libraries serve as safe havens and are the center for dynamic library programming offering education, psychosocial support and self-expression through reading, music, art, drama, computers, mentoring and other activities.

With a fundamental focus on capacity-building, LLP maintains a continuous learning relationship for children and youth public library services with a growing network of Lubuto libraries owned and operated by Zambian organizations, developing a model poised to scale regionally.

PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER 

The Bookkeeper will be expected to reconcile LLP’s Zambia office bank accounts and will only be required for one day in a calendar month.

1.0 RESPOSIBILITIES OF THE BOOKKEEPER:

1.1 The Bookkeeper agrees to provide the services outlined below:

• The Bookkeeper will be expected to conduct all her work at the LLP offices.
• The Bookkeeper will prepare bank reconciliations statements for all the bank accounts held by LLP Zambia office on a monthly basis.
• The Bookkeeper will check actual receipts and payments against QuickBook entries to ensure accuracy of postings on a monthly basis.
• The Bookkeeper will notify the Country Director any discovery of irreconcilable discrepancy.
• The Bookkeeper will follow up any outstanding queries in the bank accounts.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Must have a Licentiate ZICA/ACCA II, a Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Must have 2-3 years’ work experience in reconciling bank accounts in QuickBooks
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience working with quick books accounting package is a must
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written skills as well as good interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player

The application and CVs must be sent to [email protected] stating clearly the job title and should reach the undersigned not later than the 27^th September, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.