Accounts Assistant

6. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Type of Employment – Permanent and Pensionable
Location – Choma Museum and Crafts Center

Job Purpose
To assist prepare and maintain all accounting transaction records in order to facilitate adherence to financial regulations and accountability.

Main Duties

▫ Processing invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and other financial transactions.
▫ Maintaining accurate accounting records and filing financial documents.
▫ Performing bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
▫ Assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashbook functions.
▫ Posting transactions into the accounting system.
▫ Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules.
▫ Monitoring receivables and payables and following up outstanding balances.
▫ Supporting internal and external audit processes.
▫ Ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
▫ Undertaking timely collection of revenue and banking

Qualifications/Requirements

▫ Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with at least five (5) credits, including English and Mathematics.
▫ Diploma in Accountancy or an equivalent recognized accounting qualification.
▫ ZICA Licentiate, ACCA or CIMA qualifications/part-qualification will be an added advantage.
▫ Must be a paid up member of the Zambia Institute Chartered Accountants (ZICA) where applicable

Skills/Attributes

▫ Strong numerical and analytical skills
▫ Communication skills (written and oral);
▫ Computeracy skills
▫ Confidentiality