POSITION PROFILE

Position: Chief Accountant
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Contract: Permanent
Probationary Period: 3 Months
Submissions: [email protected]
Reporting Manager: Head – Finance & Administration

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!
The position is responsible for the divisional accounting function within the NetOne Group. This includes managing the data capture process, reconciliations and reporting of all financial transactions for given divisions and entities within the Group. The Chief Accountant will also be responsible for the production of accurate and timely periodic management accounts, statutory return submissions and preparation for annual audits. The job holder is also responsible for ensuring that adequate financial and accounting records and internal financial controls are established and maintained by demonstrating exceptional management skills and accounting expertise.
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

Ensures the team conducts prompt and accurate transaction capturing of all in-bound and out-bound transactions.
Lead the period reconciliation processes within the business units for revenue and cost assurance processes.
Ensure timely reporting of the financial affairs of the division & business unit assigned.
Manage the debtors collection process and ensure prompt collection of receivables.
Prepare weekly cashflow forecasts based on receivables and payables.
Lead the preparation of budgets and implementation of the budgetary review process for the respective divisions and entities.
Reviews financial reports for accuracy and integrity.
Ensure the prompt submission of Statutory Returns and Payments to the various statutory bodies and ensure compliance and obligations are met.
Maintains proper financial management and internal control systems to safeguard the business assets.
Formulate and implement risk management policies, especially financial risk, and coordinate, attend and responds timely to audit queries.
Ensure prompt weekly and monthly reconciliation of various third-party account positions including Banks, Debtors & Creditors.
Submit monthly financial statements with sufficient information on the business performance with comparison to forecast.
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
Professional Qualification such as ACCA/CIMA/ZICA
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance is an added advantage.
Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
Minimum of 4 – 8 years’ experience at a supervisory or management level in a mult-entity group environment.
Practical knowledge of the Sage 300 ERP system is an added advantage.
Must have excellent working knowledge in Microsoft Excel
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 with deadlines.