• Company: Agora Microfinance Zambia
• Location: Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Accounting Jobs in Zambia

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Minimum Qualification: Degree in Economics, ACCA/CIMA/ZiCA finalists

The Company

Agora Microfinance Zambia Limited (AMZ) is a licensed microfinance lending company that currently operates in the Western, Copperbelt, Muchinga, Lusaka and Central provinces of the country. The mission of AMZ is to ‘Contribute to the economic well-being of the poor through effective provision of appropriate financial services.’

Job Overview

The management accountant is a middle management role that will report to the Chief Financial officer, duties will be as follows:

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements
• Preparation of management accounts
• Oversee the postings in the system
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Management of statutory obligations
• Management of the Fixed asset register
• Manage the purchases and administration unit
• Provide information for audits
• Recommend ways of cutting costs
• Making sure spending is in line with budgets
• Work with all departments and the senior management team to make financial decisions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Economics, ACCA/CIMA/ZiCA finalist
• Two years’ work experience in a similar role preferably in a financial institution
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Dashboards

SKILLS

• Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Analytical, organizational and leadership skills.
• Good report writing and oral presentation skills.

How to Apply

All applications should be sent through e-mail to [email protected]. All applications should be cleared marked Management Accountant in the subject line.

The deadline for receiving applications is Friday 22nd March, 2019.

AMZ is an equal opportunities employer.