Accountant - Lusaka - Lusaka, Zambia

- Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Details
Job ID: | #16100 |
Job Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Company Type | Car Hire |
Job Role | Accountant - Lusaka |
Joining Date | ASAP |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Monthly Salary | K6000 gross per month |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level | Middle Management |
Years of Experience | 3 |
Residence Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Gender | Not Specified |
Nationality | Zambian or Resident |
Degree | Diploma |
Job Description
Preparing weekly report, monthly and quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements
Compiling budgets, business proposals and forecasts
Tax management and tax return submissions
Perform all account reconciliations for vendors, suppliers, customers, general ledger and bank accounts
Attending to annual audits
Cashflow management for the business and liaising with external stakeholders
Debt recovery
Petty cash management
Supervising accounting team
Commitment to deadlines and working the required hours
Key Skills
The ability to reflect on your own work as well as the wider
consequences of financial decisions.
Numeracy.
Business acumen and interest.
Organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
Teamworking ability.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in IT.
Analytical ability.
A methodical approach and problem-solving skills.
Required Skills
Professional accounting qualification (BSc Accounting, CIMA, ACCA, ZICA or CA)
Three years of relevant work experience
Knowledge and work experience in Pastel
Clear understanding of office environments
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
Driver’s license advantageous
Time management (task focused and deadline driven)
Strong admin and organisational skills
Excellent filling and record keeping