Job Title: Accountants (3 Positions)

Job Purpose:

To control and coordinate all finance and accounting functions of the School/Unit by providing management with detailed analytical reports to aid decision making and controlling expenditures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare operating and capital annual budgets and ensure budgetary control.
• Ensure that purchases of goods and services are within the budgetary parameters.
• Produce Unit monthly and quarterly management reports timely.
• Effectively record students’ financial data, debtors and reconciliations for
  the assigned schools and units.
• Ensure that the general accounting functions of the School / unit are carried out.
• Plan and hold regular school and departmental cost meetings.
• Advise and assist Deans and/or Head of Units on key financial deliverables.
• Carry out Bank Reconciliation for the assigned Unit or School.
• Participate in the year-end stock take to enhance efficiency.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ level credits or better including Mathematics and English.
• A minimum of a Bachelor of Accountancy Degree qualification from recognised institutions, or its equivalent.
• Professional qualification of CA Zambia, ACCA or CIMA.
• Must be fully paid up Member of ZICA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in finance or financial management in a reputable organisation.

Required Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Proficient in accounting principles.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements.
• Skilled in using accounting software.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, perform general ledger maintenance, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Knowledge of tax regulations and experience in preparing tax returns, VAT filings, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
• Experience in managing invoices, billing, and payment collections, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Experience in assisting internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• High level of accuracy in data entry, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Ability to identify financial discrepancies and offer solutions to improve financial processes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Meticulous in ensuring financial accuracy and thoroughness in financial data and documentation.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and professionally to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data and personal information.
• Willingness to stay updated with new accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial technologies.

Reporting Relationship

• Immediate Supervisor: Senior Accountant

Salary Scale: PSS 04