{"id":37860,"date":"2026-05-06T10:25:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/?p=37860"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:46:31","slug":"project-accountant-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/project-accountant-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Accountant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Job ID:<\/strong> 93965 Location<\/strong>: Lusaka, Zambia Length of Contract<\/strong>: Two years \u2013 renewable subject to performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start Date<\/strong>: June 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n About Self Help Africa: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and Agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisation strategy, which defines shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise- focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi\u2019s largest micro-finance provider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Our three core values are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n ▪ Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ▪ Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ▪ Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Project Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n DURATION: July 2024 to June 2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n PROJECT REGION IN ZAMBIA: Nationwide, with a focus on urban areas and key economic development corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS: Self Help Africa in consortium with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n SUMMARY<\/strong>: The European Union\u2019s Green Recycling Enterprises Engaging in New Technology for a Circular Economy in Zambia (GREEN Tech4CE) project is dedicated to fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Zambia. Rapid urbanisation, increasing attention to green and circular economy, and the increasing demand for critical raw materials present concrete opportunities towards a more sustainable growth path in Zambia and beyond. The project aims to promote sustainable practices by supporting the creation and growth of start-ups and MSMEs within the green and digital sectors. Through comprehensive technical and financial support, GREEN Tech4CE will drive innovation, create employment opportunities, and facilitate economic diversification. This project operates under the broader Green Economy Promotion and Diversification (GEPD) Programme, which seeks to address Zambia\u2019s economic vulnerabilities and environmental challenges. Together, these initiatives strive to build a resilient and sustainable future for Zambia by integrating green growth strategies and circular economy principles. The project supports the implementation of the Green Growth Strategy launched in March 2024 to generate economic growth that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GREEN Tech4CE will use a combination of \u2018technical assistance\u2019 and \u2018financial support\u2019 to MSMEs, BDSPs, FSPs\/investors, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-providers to increase knowledge, skills, demand, and investment in sustainable, profitable GCD activities. The project will improve the formalisation, competences, and management of MSMEs with growth potential by identifying businesses to support, conducting needs assessment of those businesses, and facilitating development of GCD value chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The project will increase access to finance to improve product quality and product diversification in the GCD economy by issuing grants, strengthening capacity of FSPs, and facilitating linkages between MSMEs and FSPs\/investors. The project will improve and expand the support services offered to MSMEs by Zambian BDSPs and FSPs by building knowledge on the GCD economy amongst BDSPs and FSPs and by providing grant support to BDSPs and FSPs to enable them to build upon the services and products that they can offer MSMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The project will promote wider public-private sector engagement through networking, and learning\/dissemination events. Finally, this project will support innovation and emerging technologies by working with a TVET-provider to establish two FabLabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Job Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Grants Accountant main area of responsibility relates to the financial oversight of funds disbursed to companies contracted by GREEN Tech4CE. In addition, the role supports the internal project accounting function. The Grants Accountant ensures appropriate checks and balances in accounting, reporting and disbursement of funds. S\/He will provide financial management by ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial data, processing of transactions and monitoring company expenditure. This will also include assessing eligibility of costs against contracts and donor guidelines and preparing financial reports. S\/He will maintain high standard of accounting and financial control to ensure compliance with EU regulations and SHA financial policies. The Grant Accountant will work closely with grant-aided companies ensuring they prepare quality financial reports and help with the required reconciliations. The Grant Accountant will be main finance contact person for the companies. The Grant Accountant will also ensure that companies comply to all financial regulations as stipulated in the contract agreement and per generally accepted accounting practices. The grant account will also provide training to the grant aided companies accountants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Financial and Grant Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Grantee Financial Planning and Budgeting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporting and Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Accounting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Internal Controls Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Relationships:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Internal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n External<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowledge and Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Essential<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Qualifications \/ Other Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Role Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to apply<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Full Job <\/a>Description<\/a> <\/a>here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please complete the application form<\/a> and upload your CV outlining your suitability for the role<\/a><\/a>here<\/a>.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The closing date for applications is midnight Friday 13th May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important information: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Self Help Africa is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code<\/a> of Conduct and Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy<\/a>. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre- employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her\/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal <\/strong>background checking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described we encourage you to <\/strong>apply anyway you could <\/strong>be exactly what we need!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Job ID: 93965
Job Title:<\/strong> Project Accountant
Company:<\/strong> Self Help Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports to<\/strong>: Finance and Administration Manager
Salary and Benefits<\/strong>: Competitive salary and medical cover, 24 days annual leave, Gratuity 25%, 5% Employer pension contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\nJob Title: Project Accountant
\nCompany: Self Help Africa
\nLocation: Lusaka, Zambia
\nReports to: Finance and Administration Manager
\nSalary and Benefits: Competitive salary and medical cover, 24 days annual leave, Gratuity 25%, 5% Employer pension contribution.
\nLength of Contract: Two years \u2013 renewable subject to performance<\/p>\n Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[649,954],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-careers","category-careers-zambia","no-post-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"\n