ACCOUNTANT X 1 -KANSANSHI SITE SOLWEZI

Position Description

This position reports to the Site Project Manager /Chief Finance Officer. Successful candidate will be responsible for the below duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions.
• Prepare budget forecasts.
• Manage payroll for the company (Ensure accurate payroll inputs)
• Publish financial statements in time.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely bank payments.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Expected to execute tasks as directed by his/her Line Manager/Superiors.
• Expected to follow all instruction, rules and regulations, work schedules and procedures as directed by the Management.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all company safety, health and environmental procedures along with any specific requirements are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensure that all applicable legislative requirements are implemented.
• Ensure that the personnel protective equipment (PPE) necessary for the operations is utilized and put on correctly and in right places at all times.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Grade 12 certificate.
• BSc /Diploma in Accounting /CA Zambia or Equivalent.
• Affiliated with ZICA.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Accounts field.
• No criminal records.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and Team Player.
• Excellent data analysis skill.