Accountant at Yesbud Summit

Provides active, efficient and personalised accounting services support to Yesbud University.

Role specification for Accountant

Tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Preparation of daily petty cash reports for Management
• Preparation of monthly payroll
• Preparation of end of year financial statements, reports and payments
• Submission of VAT/SALES TAX and PAYE monthly returns
• Preparation NAPSA payments and collecting quarterly statements on behalf of the employees
• Ensure all transactions are entered into the Pastel system daily to update all statements
• Verify all cheques are deposited into the Company bank account
• Reconciliation for debtors/creditors
• Preparation of tax invoices and collection of money on behalf of the company
• Following up of bank deposits daily and filing relevant paperwork
• Processing of applications for staff loans and advances
• Preparation of bank reconciliation on monthly basis
• Preparation of variance analysis reports on a monthly basis
• Maintenance of the asset register
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.
  Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or equivalent professional qualifications
Member of ZICA
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English required

Skills

• Proficiency in Pastel Accounting Software Package and
• Payroll/HR systems
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural setting and ability to prioritize work
• Must be a team player and demonstrate ability to carry out financial analysis
• Must have the ability to prepare budget and financial statements
• Candidates must possess high levels of integrity, accountability and honesty

Location of Assignment

The location of assignment is Lusaka, Zambia with intermittent travel throughout the country.

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