Assistant Accountant

Job Description

The Electoral Commission of Zambia seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Zambian citizen to fill the vacant position of an Assistant Accountant.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide support to the Accountant by helping in preparation of inputs for Management accounts, budgets and Payroll.

REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY

The Assistant Accountant will report to the Accountant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY

1. Daily inputs into the Commission SAP/IFMIS interface systems.

2. Processes payroll inputs accurately and within expected time periods.

3. Prepares monthly NAPSA, PAYE and VAT returns accurately and timely.

4. Prepares inputs for all Commission annual Budgets through the Accountants office.

5. Assists maintain record of all general ledgers and Staff debtors.

6. Keeps abreast of developments in area of speciality and adhere to the ethics code of the profession.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.

2. Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent with part- qualified ACCA, CIMA or CA Zambia.

3. Minimum 3 years post qualifying relevant experience.

4. Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body.

OTHER SKILLS

Organizational and leadership skills

Planning and organizing skills

Excellent communication skills

Paying attention to detail

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION

1. Non-partisan.

2. Honest and reliable with high moral strength.

3. High degree of confidentiality.

4. High degree of integrity.

5. Tact and diplomacy.

6. Ability to work with minimum supervision.

7. Self-starter

8. Pleasant Personality

9. Non-partisan.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating the position on the envelope) to the undersigned enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of educational and professional certificates and professional membership

The Chief Electoral Officer,

Electoral Commission of Zambia,

Elections House, Haile Selassie Avenue,

P.O. Box 50274,

LUSAKA.