POSITION PROFILE

Position: Assistant Accountant

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Contract: Permanent

Probationary Period: 3 Months

Submissions: [email protected]

Reporting Manager: Finance Manager

Who’s Hiring?

NetOne is a leading technology services Group based in Lusaka, Zambia. Since its inception is 2007 the group has grown to be Zambia’s leading technology service provider offering a range of solutions including client computing and enterprise business solutions with long standing relationships with leading OEM manufacturers across the ICT sector. NetOne owns and operates Zambia’s first Tier III carrier neutral data offering colocation services, infrastructure as a service and software as service. NetOne also owns and operates the Swish Pay platform enabling digital payments from consumer to merchant through its integrations with Visa, MasterCard and Mobile Money platforms. The group continues to innovate in launching new products to the Zambian market and is therefore looking to grow our team!

If you are an individual that believes in career progression, innovative, fearless and want to be on the winning team, we are the team for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

To understand and learn the functioning of a Finance function, principles and fundamentals of accounting with an aim to enhance your practical knowledge in Finance
Ensure supplier statements are received on the last day of the month
Reconcile the accounting records and those of suppliers
Liaise with suppliers for reconciliation purposes
Reconcile supplier invoices and payments to suppliers to identify discrepancies.
Accurately capturing approved supplier invoices
Make follow ups on invoices not shared with NetOne by suppliers
Reviewing and raising requisitions (purchase orders)
Receipting stock in the system when invoices are received from suppliers
Assisting with verification of physical inventory during stock counts
Weekly preparation of PO to invoice tracker to ensure that all invoicing and purchase orders are up to date and accurate.
Prepare NAPSA, PAYE, WHT returns and payments timely and accurately
Undertaking any other duties/tasks (as assigned) or responsibility required to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the job within the overall objectives of NetOne.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Full  ZICA Licentiate,
• Minimum of 1 – 3 years’ experience in a busy accounting department
• Excellent working knowledge in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Sage Accounting system
• Knowledge of accounting and taxes is a plus
• Proactive approach with a high level of attention to detail
• Must be systematic and results-oriented personality
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Able to operate with minimal supervision.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

Undertaking any other duties/tasks (as assigned) or responsibility required to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the job within the overall objective of NetOne.