Senior Accountant – Medicines And Medical Supplies Fund

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (AGENCY) is a Statutory Government Agency established by the ZAMMSA Act No.9 of 2009 and charged with the procurement of medicines and medical supplies, storage of medicines and medical supplies and distribution of medicines and medical supplies to all public facilities in Zambia. The Agency’s responsibility is carried out on behalf of Government, ensuring that essential drugs and medical supplies are available and accessible to the public. ZAMMSA ensures quality and safety of the distributed medical products through strict quality assurance protocols, including inspections and compliance with regulatory requirement.

The Agency seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian Nationals to fill the under listed positions at ZAMMSA:

• SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FUND (x 01)

GradeZMS 05

Reports toManager – Fund

Main Job Purpose

To safeguard the financial health of the Agency by efficiently managing funds, optimising investments and ensuring sustainable funding in order to procure, store and distribute medicines and medical supplies in a sustainable manner.

Main Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities for this post are but not limited to the following:

• Policy and Strategic Planning

Supervises the formulation and review of investment policies, regulations and guidelines in order to provide a framework for prudent fund utilisation and enhance sustainability.

Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic plans in order to provide a roadmap for financial stability and growth.

• Financial Management and Reporting

Supervises the preparation and monitoring of budgets, accurate and timely financial reporting, the management of accounts payable and receivable and the conduct of financial analysis.

Supervises the development of the Agency’s budget in order to ensure that financial resources are allocated efficiently to meet operational needs and strategic goals.

Supervises the periodic preparation of financial and other reports in order to ensure compliance with statutory provisions and facilitate informed decision-making.

• Treasury Management