Grants and Finance Officer
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
We are looking for a well-qualified, professionally confident, self-motivated, committed and flexible team player to fill the role of Finance & Grants Officer in our programme team on the Zambia Accountability Programme which is managed by the British Council and funded by the Department of International Development (UK).
Details
| Location | Lusaka |
|---|---|
| Salary | Pay Band 6 |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Closing date | Friday 05 September 2014 |
Role overview
• Accountable for setting up of accounts, recording all income and expenditure, and procurement in line with international best practices, and corporate, client and programme quality standards and for delivering on value for money.
• Accountable for facilitating reporting of ZAP finances in line with international best practices, and corporate, client and programme quality standards and for delivering on value for money.
• Accountable for facilitating financial forecasts and budgets are accurately and realistically costed and managed effectively, including monitoring of programme expenditure and income projections.
• Accountable for ensuring timely and effective financial support services to the Programme Team, to facilitate efficient, effective programme delivery across Zambia.
• Assist the programme in Fixed Assets management.
• Assist the Programme on Grant Management.
• Be the lead in preparations for internal and external audits.
How to apply
Download and view role profile and fill out application form below.
Applications should be sent by email to ZAP_programme@britishcouncil.org.zm.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday 5th September 2014.