COMPANY BRIEF:

The Rhodes Park Schools Group is composed of five companies: Rhodes Park Schools Limited, Woodford School Lusaka Limited, Ashford Academy Limited, EduServe Limited and EduCorp Limited.

Rhodes Park School, established in the 1960s, is a premier private institution in Zambia, offering a K-12 education that follows both local and international curricula.

Woodford School Lusaka is a purpose-built co-educational institution in the Kabulonga area of Lusaka, providing 21st-century learning experience from Nursery through Grade 7.

Ashford Academy, which began operations in January 2022, is a co-educational boarding and day school situated on a 30-hectare estate, offering a balanced curriculum that includes both National and International (Cambridge IGCSE) pathways.

EduServe is the commercial arm of the Rhodes Park Schools Group, managing various school services such as the School Shops, Cafeteria, and Tuck-Shops across the group’s campuses.

EduCorp Limited, established in 2012, focuses on expanding the network of high-quality schools and colleges across Zambia and Southern Africa. Leveraging the experience and reputation of Rhodes Park Schools, EduCorp aims to ensure educational excellence and long-term financial sustainability while meeting the growing demand for quality education in the region. Within the group, EduCorp operates Ashford Academy and Woodford School Lusaka.

As an equal opportunity employer, Rhodes Park Schools Group invites applications from suitably qualified, motivated, and results‑driven candidates for the various positions stated below.

POSITION # 1:

ACCOUNTANT

DEPARTMENT

ACCOUNTS & FINANCE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with the Chief Accountant to ensure effective receivable and payable management.
• Deal with customers on financial related queries.
• Provide designated account reports as determined on regular basis.
• Ensure payment vouchers have complete and necessary support for authorization.
• Provide guidance and participate in system reviews and controls to safeguard company financial resources and ensure prudent use of finances.
• Preparation of Preliminary Audit Files as supervised by the Chief Accountant.
• Posting and Updating Fixed Assets Register, as well as initiating the physical verification of assets.
• Ensuring that all accounting records are timely updated, transactions processed and posted in Pastel.
• Undertake Bank reconciliation for specific company accounts as instructed from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

Preferred Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate with Credits or Better in English and Mathematics.
• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from a reputable institution
• ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA certification will be an added advantage
• Must be a registered member of ZICA.

Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Experienced and proficient in the use of Pastel Accounting Software or equivalent Accounting Packages.
• Preparation of monthly statutory returns and hands-on experience in the usage of ZRA ASYCUDA Tax Online System.

Special Skills/Competencies

• High ethical standards and integrity
• Action oriented.
• Dynamism and flexibility.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Good administrative and Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work across the organization in all business segments.

If you believe you meet these terms, forward your TCZ practicing license (for teaching roles), Cover Letter, CV, NRC and Certified copies of your professional qualifications to [email protected] and clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.

All applicants must verify their qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)