Assistant Accountant Job: University of Lusaka

The University of Lusaka is inviting applications from suitably qualified people to fill the position of Management Accountant.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (1)

The overall purpose of this position is to reconcile receipts and payments made to University and various cashbooks and bank accounts.

Key Performance Areas

The incumbent will;

• Ensure proper coding of financial transactions.
• Ensure timely processing of financial transactions through financial systems.
• Constant review of accounting systems to ensure that that reporting requirements of the institution are fulfilled.
• Ensures compliance to contractual obligations by promptly settling creditors’ accounts for various services rendered to the University.
• Participate in recovering loan advances and other deductions as per University accounting rules and regulations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Key Attributes

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Very good Interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical and pays attention to detail
• Highly committed and self-motivated

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum qualification of ZICA, ACCA level two (2).
• Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• A minimum of two years working experience.
• Must be conversant with MS Office.
• Applicants should have had completed their Grade Twelve (12) with at least five Credits or better.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting packages (Pastel) will be an added advantage.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates should send their applications together with copies of educational and professional certificates, and Curriculum Vitae with referees to the undersigned by 13th December 2019.

The Registrar-Administration
University of Lusaka
Plot 37413
Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media, P O Box 36711, Lusaka Zambia

Email: [email protected]