ZAMBIA FORESTRY AND FOREST INDUSTRIES CORPORATION PLC

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation PLC (ZAFFICO) is a listed and publicly-traded Company whose mission is to establish and manage industrial exotic forest plantations and agroforestry products in order to meet demand and maximize return on investment. In pursuance of its mission and strategic goals, the Corporation is now inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the under listed position:

1.0 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – LUSAKA CORPORATE & SALES OFFICE

1.1 JOB PURPOSE

To perform routine financial accounting tasks, maintain the cash book and undertake various related reconciliations to facilitate various payments and transactions. To provide efficient cashiering service in the assigned zone in order to receive payments by way of cash, credit cards and cheques from
customers settling their bills for the Corporation products.

1.2 MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER

The main duties and accountabilities for the job holder will be to:

i. Maintain cash book by ensuring that it reconciles with the bank balance on monthly basis showing all receipts and payments;
ii. Maintain creditors/purchases day book showing total VAT and amount (net) paid on purchases;
iii. In-put tax on purchases for the VAT account every month;
iv. Check payment vouchers for right codes so that they are posted into their respective accounts and cost centers;
v. Maintain suppliers’ ledger control account through correction of mispostings by passing journal vouchers from time to time;
vi. Confirm payments from customers and check for correctness prior to printing and issuing receipts;
vii. Receive and resolve simple queries arising from payments and refer more difficult ones to supervisor;
viii. Management of station imprest;

ix. Prepare daily financial reconciliation statements detailing daily revenue collections; and
x. May be required to prepare payment vouchers for both suppliers and staff members as and when the situation demands.

1.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

i. Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
ii. Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent;
iii. At least two (2) years proven experience in a similar role;
iv. Member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA); and
v. Competence in Sage accounting system is an added advantage.

1.4 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

i. Excellent numerical skills;
ii. Solid written and verbal communication skills;
iii. Excellent communications skills;
iv. Excellent organizational skills;
v. Time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks; and
vi. Excellent customer service attitude.