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Accountant Creditors (Payables) Job Vacancy at Zambia Postal Services Corporation

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Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZamPost) is the national postal provider. The Corporation exists under the revised Postal Services Act of 2009.  The Corporation is inviting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in the Finance Department:-

ACCOUNTANT CREDITORS (PAYABLES)

GRADE: P7

Job Role

The Accountant Creditors (Payables) will be responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the Corporation. The role will be responsible for the completion of payments and control expenses by receiving payments processing, verifying and reconciling invoices as well as manage the day to day payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Grade and Station

The position is at Grade P7. The work station is ZamPost headquarters, Ndola.

Reporting Line

The Accountant Creditors (Payables) reports to the Financial Accountant Finance.

Statement of Key Responsibilities

The main duties of the Accountant Creditors (Payables) include the following:

  • Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
  • Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
  • Maintaining historical records.
  • Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing paychecks.
  • Paying vendors by scheduling paychecks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor inquiries regarding finance.
  • Preparing analysis of accounts and producing monthly reports.
  • Continuing to improve the payment process.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate must possess the following attributes:

  • A high level of personal organization to ensure timely and accurate reports.
  • Paying attention to detail.
  • A high standard of personal integrity.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable university in Accounting / Finance or full ZICA with stage 2 qualification in CIMA or ACCA.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ post qualifying experience in accounting or auditing from a reputable organization.
  • Aged between 30 and 45 years.
  • Membership to the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) or ACCA.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send hard copies of the application letters with supporting documents (certificates) using EMS not later than 31st May 2019 to:

The Senior Manager Human Resources

Zambia Postal Services Corporation

Plot Number 5050-5051, Zambia Road

Industrial Area

Ndola

Zambpost is an equal employer, women are encouraged to apply.