Accounts Assistant – Payables

The Accounts Assistant – Payables will be responsible for the following duties;

• Assist in posting of payments in the accounting system
• Assist to rehearse with suppliers on credit terms of payment
• Satisfaction of internal needs such as petty cash, motor vehicle maintenance, travel and technical requirements
• Assist in maintaining of lease payment schedules
• Assist in the updating of payments at close of business
• Proper filing for processed documents
• Assist in uploading VAT (Value Added Tax) WHT (Withholding Tax) on ZRA (Zambia Revenue Authority) online system and reconcile the accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of payment vouchers for all payments
• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned to you by Executive Management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits or better in Mathematics and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, ideally in a diverse business environment.
• Professional accounting certifications (e.g., ZICA, CIMA, and ACCA) are a plus.
• Experience in financial and management accounting
• A member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, Sage 200 Evolution will be an added advantage

Skills/Competencies

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in local tax filings for NAPSA, PAYE, VAT, and NHIMA
• Accurate bookkeeping skills and experience Strong background in accounting reconciliations.
• Excellent communication
• Good numerical, analytical and accounting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work well with minimum supervision
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity