Assistant Accountant
Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE)
Job description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION
OPEN-NATIONAL
The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ), through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE), developed the Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program (EP-JSLP). The EP-JSLP seeks to generate payments for measured, reported, and verified Emission Reductions (ERs) from reduced deforestation, forest degradation, enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD+), agriculture, and other land use (AFOLU) sectors, and distribute the payments according to an agreed Benefit Sharing Plan. By curbing rapid agricultural expansion and increasing the benefits derived from forestry and agriculture, the program aims to reduce emissions by approximately 29 million tons and increase communities’ resilience to climate change.
The Ministry seeks to recruit suitably qualified and experienced individuals under the Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Programme Implementation Unit in Chipata for the following positions on two year renewable contracts;
2.0 JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
2.1 JOB PURPOSE
The Assistant Accountant shall report to the Program Accountant and shall assist the Program Accountant in providing financial and accounting services to the project and supporting the management team in ensuring program resources are used with due attention to economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
2.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
a) To prepare and process accounting documents for payments to staff, suppliers, contractors, consultants and other service providers;
b) To run bank errands and manage day-to-day transactions;
c) To ensure timely conduct and finalization of audits of Project financial records, statements, and reports on a regular basis and provide information to the Accountant;
d) To process and record project financial transactions in the financial management system and keep all ledgers and cashbooks up to date;
e) To carry out reconciliations of accounting records/books such as bank reconciliations, fixed assets, stores/inventories, imprest, etc.
f) To sensitize staff on the adherence to financial regulations in handling project finances and ensure adherence to the Public Finance Management Act, 2018 or as may be revised;
g) To assist the Program Accountant in monitoring the various bank accounts opened in the district and in reviewing expenditure returns;
h) Reviewing District financial reports for accuracy and meticulously tracing errors back to their source; and
i) To undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Program Accountant.
2.3 QUALIFICATIONS
a) Full Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) professional, or CA Zambia, or any other related accounting professional.
b) Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
2.4 COMPETENCIES
a) Organized, detail- and results-oriented;
b) Should be a good team player and self-starter with the ability to work under minimum supervision;
c) Able to work collaboratively in multi-sectoral teams yet self-manage deliverables;
d) Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
e) Able to train, motivate, and manage field crews with different degrees of experience and education.
f) Excellent computer skills; and
g) Should have strong written and oral communication skills and fluency in English.
2.5 WORK EXPERIENCE
a) Three (3) years’ experience in Finance and Financial Reporting; experience working in a Donor-funded organization will be an added advantage;
b) Knowledge of the World Bank financial management and disbursement guidelines is preferred; and
c) Conversant in using accounting packages such as Pastel, SUN System, NAVISION, QuickBooks, or similar Software.
3.0 METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should send their expressions of interest with curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional documents to the undersigned, clearly labeling the position and project name on the envelope. Electronic submission is also permissible; send to Kaso.bwalya@mgee.gov.zm and copy Mike.Bhoonko@epjslp.org.zm.
The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 6th November 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Permanent Secretary Attn: Director Human Resource and Administration, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, Corner of John Mbita and Nationalist Road, P.O. Box 30147, LUSAKA