The Zambian Open University (ZAOU) is an institution of high standing both locally and internationally, which is registered with the Higher Education Authority (HEA), and whose vision is “to be an internationally recognized Open University providing quality education through distance and blended learning.” The University is now looking for a self-motivated and suitably qualified individual to fill the following position:

ACCOUNTANT

Job Purpose: The Accountant assists the Bursar in planning, implementing, monitoring and controlling of Finance Department’s activities.

Main accountabilities:

  • Directing and monitoring the activities of the accounts department;
  • Assisting the Bursar in preparing the University’s Annual Budget;
  • Assisting the Bursar in preparing Quarterly Management accounts;
  • Assisting the Bursar in preparing draft Financial statements for audit purposes;
  • Ensuring correct posting of accounting transactions to the general ledger;
  • Reconciling bank accounts;
  • Reconciling debtors and creditors ledgers
  • Updating students’ records on a daily basis;
  • Monitoring receipting and daily banking of cash;
  • Prompt payments to all University’s suppliers of goods and services;
  • Attending to accounting queries on a daily basis;
  • Preparing payroll;
  • Performing the duties of the Bursar in his/her absence; and
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Qualifications

The University seeks an individual with

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a reputable University
  • An Associate or better of either ZICA, ACCA or CIMA;
  • Minimum of Five years of accounting in a tertiary institution; and
  • Demonstrated analytical, administrative and financial management skills.

Attributes

  • Must have high levels of personal and professional integrity;
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to inspire subordinates;
  • Must be reliable, self- confident and humble; and
  • Must be self- motivated and a team player.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates meeting the above specifications should send their application letters, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, and names and contact details of three(3) referees with two(2)of them being professionals in the area of Accountancy, to the [email protected]  OR by Post to:

The Registrar
Zambian Open University
New Foundland Campus
Unity Road, off Mumbwa Road
P.O. Box 31295
Lusaka.

The deadline for submission of applications is 22nd September 2017.

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]