Management Accountant at University of Lusaka

The University of Lusaka is inviting applications from suitably qualified people to fill the position of Management Accountant.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (1)

The overall purpose of this position is to prepare, develop and analyze key financial information for the University.

Key Performance Areas

The incumbent will:

• Prepare all relevant monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc management reports.
• Coordinate annual budget preparation
• Participate in evaluating the institution’s financial performance against budget.
• Participate in the implementation of internal accounting systems, procedures and relevant internal controls to safeguard against fraud and inefficiency.
• Participate in evaluating proposals for new business investment opportunities to ensure funds for business ventures are deployed on projects which will yield the greatest return on investment.
• Providing financial analysis and forecasting
• Manage the debtors of the University.
• Manage the University’s fixed assets.
• Provide leadership to subordinates to achieve the departmental and institutional objectives

Key Attributes and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Assertive and confident
• Very good organization and multitasking skills
• Team player and able to work under minimum supervision
• Able to handle conflicts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor of Accountancy, ACCA, CIMA or ZICA.
• A minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar capacity will be an added advantage.
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountancy (ZICA)

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