Accounts Officer – Cashiering

Job Description

NICO Insurance Zambia Limited, a general insurance company, has been operating in Zambia since 1st October 1997, and has branches in Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Livingstone and Chipata. NICO Insurance Zambia Limited is a member of NICO Group of Companies operating in Malawi, and Sanlam through Sanlam Allianz. The Company is now seeking to identify a qualified individual to be engaged as Accounts Officer- Cashiering.

Reporting to the Team Lead Financial Reporting, the Accounts Officer Cashiering’s main duties will include the following:

Receipting of cash, cheques and bank transfers and the allocation to correct client, agent & broker accounts.

Preparation of Head Office daily banking reports and compiling of daily banking reports from all the branches.

Managing petty cash in line with internal control procedures and maintaining sufficient petty cash float to meet demands.

Performing bi-weekly and monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations with timely follow up and closure of reconciling items.

Preparation of audit schedules that agree with General Ledger.

Preparation and submission of VAT and IPL returns before deadlines.

Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

Have a diploma in Finance, Accounting, Audit or equivalent.

Have a minimum of two (2) years in experience in busy Accounting/Finance environment.

Personal Attributes:

High level of integrity

Attention to detail

High levels of adaptability

Good communication skills

Hard worker

Team player

Method of Application

Those who meet the above stated requirements may send their applications letters accompanied with copies of their academic, educational qualifications and curriculum vitae to:

The Human Resource & Administration Manager NICO Insurance Zambia Limited Plot number 6106/61607, Great East Road, Northmead, P.O. Box 32825, Lusaka, Zambia.

Or via the following email address:The closing date for receipt of applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.