4 May 2026

Assistant Accountant – Administration at Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB)

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Job Description


Employment Opportunity

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) is a statutory body established by the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Act No. 31 of 2016 to provide for the administration, granting, investment, payment, and recovery of student loans; provide for the administration and granting of scholarships; facilitate the mobilization of financial resources for loans and scholarships, and provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

HELSB is inviting competent, enthusiastic, and qualified candidates to apply for the underlisted positions to be based in Lusaka, Southern Province (Choma), North-Western Province (Solwezi), and Western Province (Mongu) on permanent and pensionable terms.

Assistant Accountant – Administration (Lusaka); (1) Position

a. Job Purpose

Reporting to Accountant-Administration, undertakes implementation of policies and strategies that ensure effective utilization of financial resources in order to ensure prudent utilization and accountability of funds.

b. Principal Accountabilities

  • Undertakes effectively the collection of revenue in order to safeguard public funds.
  • Undertakes timely, provision of input submission to facilitate monthly payroll in order to meet conditions of service.
  • Undertakes timely, provision of input to facilitate preparation of financial and management reports in order to facilitate informed decision making.
  • Undertakes periodically, maintenance of the asset register in order to safeguard public assets, payments and maintains up to date record.
  • Undertakes resource mobilisation activities in order to enhance growth and sustainability of the Fund.
  • Undertakes timely development of work plans in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of performance.

c. Qualifications and Experience

      • Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with five (5) credits or better, including Mathematics and English.
      • Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
      • Minimum of one (1) year related job experience.
      • Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
      • Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel.
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d.Skills and Attributes

  • Able to write technical and analytical reports.
  • Fluent in English communication.
  • Possesses confidentiality skills, interpersonal skills, integrity, tact/diplomacy, and computer literacy.
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Method of Application

Interested Candidates who meet the above Job Specifications and Competencies, Skills and Attributes should send their applications as one (1) PDF document enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Photocopies of NRC, ZAQA validated Academic and Professional qualifications, and any other relevant documents via email to [email protected]. Please indicate the title of the position in the subject line.

Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted not later than Sunday, 10th May, 2026.




Equal Opportunity Employer:
HELSB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We therefore encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and members of under-represented groups..




Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.






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