Assistant Accountant at 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.

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