Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Zambia is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the position of Accounts Clerk.
DAPP Zambia is a local registered NGO and has been operating in Zambia for 40 years. Currently working across all 10 provinces, reaching over 1 million people with development projects and employing more than 1,000 staff. Thematic areas include agriculture, environment, climate change adaptation and mitigation, health, education and integrated community development. As a member of the Federation Humana People to People, it receives technical support and also runs a fundraising enterprise of selling second-hand clothes and shoes donated from Europe.
The Accounts Clerk will be based in Kabwe.
Key Responsibilities:
i) Review and ensure prompt retirement of receipts from the projects and post into SAGE 300.
ii) Alert superiors and Finance and Administration team of any challenges from, or within the Projects.
iii) Ensure that relevant information or correspondence from donor partners is maintained in a respective file.
iv) Ensure that monthly reports are reviewed for data quality; working directly and promptly with the Project leaders to correct any inaccuracies.
v) Analyse and balance creditor’s balances on the Trial Balance and make sure it is signed by the respective Project Accountant.
vi) Review and post invoices as per DAPP Guidelines.
vii) Assist the Project Accountant and Project Officers in collecting outstanding accounts receivables.
viii) Prepare receipts, ensuring that they reconcile with the revenue and system reports and also ensure that funds received from the partners have been receipted.
ix) Process and review receipts and travel expense reports related to the Project.
x) Work on other Projects as assigned by the supervisor.
xi) Provide support of internal and external auditors requirements, which may include vouching and reconcilement.
xii) Ensure that performance reviews are done at the scheduled times, without fail.
Qualifications:
i) Certificate in Accountancy or first level of any professional accounting qualification such as CA Zambia, ACCA and CIMA.
ii) At least 1 year working experience in a busy environment.
iii) Paid up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
Key skills required:
i) Working knowledge of an ERP system. Knowledge of SAGE 300 will be an added advantage.
ii) Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
iii) Analytical skills.
iv) Ability to learn new systems.
v) Ability and willingness to work extended hours.
vi) Good interpersonal skills.
Application
i) Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and at least 3 referees must be received by 1 st November, 2026.
ii) The cover letter and CV must preferably be one document, and the applicant’s name must be the name of the document, with the job title as the subject of the email.
iii) Applicant must indicate, in the application letter, the current, or the last gross salary received.
iv) Email applications to: [email protected]
Safeguarding & PSEAH Commitment
DAPP in Zambia has a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH). We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for our staff, partners, and the communities we serve. All selected candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checks, including verification of past misconduct, before an offer of employment is finalized.
Other
i) DAPP is an equal opportunity employer.
ii) DAPP in Zambia does not ask for payment at any time of the recruitment process.
iii) Selected candidate will be required to provide verified certificates by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.
iv) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Local residents of Kabwe are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]
