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Assistant Accountant Job vacancy – Ends 9th Feb 2017

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A well established lodge in Lusaka seeks a qualified individual to hold the position of Assistant Accountant.

Job Description

    • Preparation of all statutory requirements on time, VAT returns, PAYE, NAPSA, Workers compensation Fund Control Board and personal levy to the local authority
    • Managing of the payroll
    • Banking cash and withdrawing of cash
    • Making payments to suppliers
    • Checking and verifying cashiers daily activity reports
    • Monthly cashbook postings
    • Debt collection
  • Matching orders, good received and purchase invoices
  • Assist in the processing of the balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
  • Update accounts receivable and issue invoices. Proactively follow up on overdue invoices
  • Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
  • Update Financial Data in Pastel to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
  • Assist with reviewing of expenses as assigned
  • Perform regular stock takes and issue reports
  • Assist actively with month end closing
  • Doing Monthly Bank Reconciliations

Skills and Qualifications

  • Data Entry
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites
  • Strong Book Keeping Skills
  • Organised
  • Able to work with minimum or no supervision
  • Holder of Zica Technician or equivalent with 2 years working experience in Finance Department.
  • Member of Zica or qualifies for Zica Registration.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. Curriculum Vitae to be submitted with comprehensive cover letter with day-time telephone to [email protected] no later than 9th February, 2017.