Meharry Medical College Internal Financial Controller Jobs in Zambia

Meharry Medical College Internal Financial Controller Jobs in Zambia


  • The internal controller will work closely with the finance and administrative manager to oversee the internal financial controls of the project and financial reports and practices including project cash management.

  • Working closely with the finance and administrative manager, the controller will ensure compliance in maintaining all financial records for the project. .

    Specific tasks include, but not limited to, the following:

    • Ensure the highest degree of integrity in the accounting records.

    • Verify all purchases with appropriate account codes and ensure daily data entry;

    • Ensure availability and strict adherence with the provisions in all the policies e.g., budgets, procurement policy, financial policy, etc.

    • Ensure proper management of the financial filing system.

    • Provide financial advice to the project team for identified capacity building needs.

    • Ensure control procedures are effected over all incomes and grants received and expenses incurred.

    • Assist in the preparation of budgets and other forecasts, monitoring expenditures and variance reporting;

    • Work closely with the finance manager in the preparation of bank reconciliation statements and cash reconciliations on monthly basis

    • Provide support in the maintenance of up-to-date financial records and vouchers. These records are both manual and electronic back-ups.

    • Attend to the
    work of both internal and external auditors.

    • Provide management with information to assist in cost and budgetary control;

    • Oversee the proper management of office files and offer finance and administration support to project staff.

    • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Skills and Qualifications

    • Grade twelve (12) Certificate

    • At least level III ACCA or CIMA or equivalent

    • Must be a Registered member of ZICA

    • Minimum three years’ work experience in NGO financial accounting, auditing and reporting.

    • Excellent hands on experience with accounting software specifically QuickBooks

    • Prior experience with NGO or other grant funded organization is an added advantage.

    • Working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft word, power point and outlook.

    • Good interpersonal communication and organizational skills

    • Team player and able to work in a multicultural team. Ability to work under pressure

    • Ability to meet tight deadlines

    • Ability to work under minimum supervision

    • Must possess problem solving skills

    • Knowledge and experience in grants reporting especially USG.

    How to Apply

  • For consideration please send cover letter and CV with position applied for in the subject line to

  • meharryglobalhealth@gmail.com by 21st August, 2020. Please note that due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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