An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) to join our team in Zambia. The post-holder will oversee the management of Sightsavers Finance and Administration in the Zambia Country Office. Reporting to the Country Director they are responsible for monitoring the country resource management and identifying risks or issues. If you have previous experience at this level within international development this might be a great opportunity for your next move.

Key accountabilities but not limited to:

 Excellent financial management and risk mitigation through compliance with local regulations and adherence to the organisational Financial Framework

Implementing financial management and controls; financial planning and budgeting; financial monitoring and audits

and retaining accurate financial records

Leading support services for the country office through management of logistics and procurement of supplies

/overseeing administrative functions, payroll; ensuring IT equipment functions effectively.  All in line with organisational policies and procedures

Working collaboratively with programme and finance teams to support and strengthen the financial management, accountability and capacity building of partners

finance and programme teams with joint review of programme/project reports, planning and analysis

Supporting proper financial and resource management of programmes

project planning, monitoring reports, auditing of funds

Skills and Experience
Essential skills and experience:

• Relevant professional accounting qualification or tertiary degree in Finance and Accounting (for example CPA/ ACCA/ MBA)
• Extensive workpro experience ideally gained within international development in a similar role. Experience of audit and government organisations also advantageous
• Proven work experience in financial management, programme/ project management and administration
• Strong project financial management, budget and data analysis
• Strong experience in grant management (for example EC, FCDO, USAID)
• Excellent communication and organisation
• Fluent or strong written and spoken English
• Available to travel as and when required within Zambia
• Ability to work independently