JOB ADVERTISEMENT: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT AND ADMINISTRATION

ABOUT ONLINE EXPRESS LIMITED
Established in 2016, Online Express Limited specializes in air freight, e-commerce, sea freight, last mile delivery, warehousing, and customs clearing services across the United Kingdom (UK) and United States of America (USA). In Zambia, we are a licensed international and domestic postal courier company, headquartered at Block 7, Agora Village, Mass Media, Lusaka. The company is on a growth trajectory, with plans to expand new products and business databases in air freight, sea freight, last mile delivery, and warehousing.

Online Express Limited has retained CALIBDEV Consultants to manage the company’s HR functions. CALIBDEV now seeks to recruit prospective candidates on behalf of Online Express.

ABOUT THE POSITION: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT AND ADMINISTRATION
We are looking to recruit one (01) qualified and accomplished professional who is determined to grow their career and profession with Online Express Limited and head the Finance Department.
The ideal candidate should be ready to start work by 2nd January 2025.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Result Areas (KRA) Statement of Main Accountability
Budgeting and Reporting Ensures timely preparation of the Company’s budget and financial mobilization strategies to monitor financial resources.
Strategic & Business Planning Ensures all company operations and spending conform to the Strategic Plan.
Financial Accounting Ensures company accounts are prepared on time for effective planning and decision-making.
Payroll and Tax Management Ensures all statutory and financial obligations are accurately computed and paid on time.
Financial Reporting Manages timely preparation of financial reports and statements to comply with Board and statutory requirements.
Strategic Financial Planning Develops and implements effective financial strategic plans, policies, controls, and objectives to align with the company’s vision and mission.
Financial Planning Maximizes returns to shareholders through effective financial planning and capital management.
Financial Policy Implementation Establishes, implements, and controls internal financial policies, systems, and procedures to ensure effective financial utilization and control.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• School certificate with credit or better in 5 O-level subjects, including English and Mathematics.
• Holder of Full ACCA, CA, or ZICA Professional qualification from a recognized institution.
• Full paid up membership with ZICA
• A master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on finance and having an understanding of how our industry operates will be an added advantage.
• 3 to 5 years of post-graduate work experience, with 3 years as a full Accountant at Management Level.
• IT proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and accounting software are essential.
• Critical skills: The ideal candidate should be mature, sober-minded with the highest level of honesty, integrity, and accountability.
• Other skill sets: The candidate should be a critical and analytical thinker, able to solve problems in an organized and attentive to details. You should be good at interpersonal communication and must have exemplary leadership skills, being able to persuade others with tact and courtesy.