JOB DESCRIPTION

Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.

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Position Overview

Pact Zambia’s Finance Department ensures strong financial management, accountability, and compliance across all projects and operations. Its core functions include financial reporting, budget management, cash and bank handling, payroll, and strict adherence to donor and local regulations. The team oversees subawards, strengthens internal controls, supports audits, and builds financial capacity among staff and partners. Working closely with program, procurement, and global finance teams, the department uses robust systems and tools to maintain transparency, efficiency, and donor confidence, all in support of Pact’s mission to improve lives sustainably.

Pact Zambia seeks three (3) Temporal Finance Assistants.

Key Responsibilities

Financial management and accounting assistance

Review of staff travel, and liquidation documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Filing and maintenance of accounting archives and related documents

Providing support in the day-to-day functions of the finance department

Provide a detailed review of all Travel Authorization and Advance Request (TAAR) forms and staff liquidations for the accuracy and validity of receipts and other supporting documents

Help verify that all consultant contracts, monthly reports, and supporting documents are correctly named and stored in the designated read-only shared drive folder.

Ensure document consistency based on the SOP

Ensure proper and timely filing of all accounting documents such as payment vouchers, liquidations, receipt vouchers and journal vouchers

Basic Requirements

At least 2 years relevant work experience in finance, accounting, operations

Experience with and knowledge of USAID and/or other international donors’ rules and regulations related to Accounting and Finance

Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).

Preferred Qualifications

Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and accounting software systems.

Competence using common desktop applications and office administration systems

Willing to work beyond normal hours.

Good planning and time management skills

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements