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Accountant Job at SMEC International Zambia

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SMEC International  is a multi-disciplinary international consulting firm and a leading global provider of comprehensive consulting and project management services. SMEC is currently seeking applications for the following openings for its office in Zambia:

Position: Accountant
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Expected Start Date: August 2015

Qualifications:

  • First degree from a recognized tertiaryacademic institution.
  • At least 2 years’ experience with an auditing firm.
  • Must be able to demonstrate solid experience in Finance.
  • The Accountant will be responsible for the maintenance of accounting records and systems and offer financial information to the regional management

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Preparing Asset, Liability, and Capital Account Entries by compiling and analysing account information.
  • Documenting transactions by entering account information to the accounting systems.
  • Preparing annual financial statements including balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement
  • Prepare monthly management accounts
  • Prepare budgets and costing analysis for projects
  • Prepare bank reconciliations
  • Maintaining effective accounting controls by preparing and recommending the suitable policies and procedures.
  • Storing originating documents securely and carrying out regular database backups
  • Maintaining financial security by following internal controls.
  • Managing and Supervising Accounting Staff.
  • Preparing payments by verifying documentation, and requesting for disbursements.
  • Prepare payroll.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements (PAYE, VAT, WHT etc) by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above criteria should send one page covering letter explaining their suitability for the post
along with detailed curriculum vitae with 3 traceable referees to: [email protected] by 31 July 2015.

Early applications are encouraged.

Please do not send certificates and include contact phone number.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.