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First National Bank Job Vacancy in Zambia: Payments Accountant

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  • Company: First National Bank
  • Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
  • State: Lusaka
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Banking Jobs in Zambia

Perform administrative duties by recording financial transactions and the maintenance of financial records as well as reconcile and clear suspense accounts.

Experience and qualifications

  • Grade 12 Certificate.
  • Bachelor of Accountancy or Full Professional CIMA or ACCA qualification.
  • Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Sound computer skills; particularly in Microsoft Excel, and Powerpoint and must have proven working knowledge of Accpac.
  • Good communication skills able to follow up and contact customers and resolve issues with both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, control and escalate potential risks which may lead to increased costs through payment of accounts accurately.
  • Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions.
  • Ensure all financial practices conform to FNB and Legislative accounting practices and policies by ensuring no audit findings are recorded.
  • Ensure financial specific journal entries are uploaded onto the G/L and maintenance of accounts payable ensuring complete and accurate records of all payments.
  • Prepare payment and Reconciliation for accounts payable. Support with data capturing, queries and workflow trays.
  • Do BEE reporting and fixed assets register admin reporting.
  • Timely preparation of reconciliations i.e. supplier statements.
  • Timely processing of staff claims.
  • Timely follow-up of reconciling items.
  • Ensure compliance with Bank’s policies and maintain financial discipline.
  • Manage own development and that of others to increase own competencies.
  • Support with the development of resources (employees and managers) in company policies and budget parameters, ensuring assessment and development of critical skills.