• Company: Octagon Energy Group Limited
• Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Accounting Jobs in Zambia

Octagon Energy Group Limited an emerging player in the Energy sector is seeking the services of a qualified Accountant/Junior Accountant.

Job brief

Accountant responsibilities include managing expense reports, entering financial transactions and reconciling invoices.

Ultimately, you will help our Accounting Department run smoothly, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all transactions carried out.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies
• Create and update expense reports
• Prepare bank deposits
• Enter financial transactions
• Check spreadsheets for accuracy
• Maintain digital and physical financial records
• Issue invoices to clients, as needed
• Prepare, review and file payroll documents
• Participate in quarterly and annual audits
• Update invoices and expenses daily
• Give weekly, monthly reports on expenses and incomes as a summary
• Always be up to date with due dates for;
  • NAPSA
  • PAYE-ZRA

 

Some of the typical daily tasks for an Accountant may include:

• Analyzing the revenue and expenditure of a business
• Conducting financial investigations and audits, and preparing reports
• Reporting to managers about the financial health of a business
• Providing advice to businesses on taxation, purchases and financing
• Developing budget and accounting policies.
• Liaising with external auditors
• Preparing profit and loss statements, monthly closing and cost accounting reports
• Resolving accounting discrepancies

Requirements;

• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with finance regulations
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• Great communication skills
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Qualifications

• Diploma in accountancy, licentiate or professional, University degree in accounting, finance and business administration or its recognized equivalent is an added advantage
• 2-3 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance
• Experience in working with a clientele base
• Member of ZICA

How to Apply

Send your applications to [email protected].

Closing date is Friday 18th May 2018