Deputy Chief Accountant
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Job Description
Umoyo is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Deputy Chief Accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Performing financial analysis.
Performing month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
Coordinating with the finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
Generating financial reports and statements for management review.
Analysing financial discrepancies and recommending effective resolutions.
Monitoring expenditures, analysing revenues, and determining budget variances and reporting the same to management.
Providing guidance to other accountants when needed.
Assisting in auditing by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation.
Monitoring and recording financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
Preparing & issuing Financial Reports on time.
Preparing monthly management accounts and other relevant monthly reports using QuickBooks and Excel.
Proper maintenance of the general ledgers and preparation of journals for approval.
Preparing bank reconciliation reports.
Ensuring the filing and payments of statutory obligations (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, NAPSA, NHIMA).
Assisting in the preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
Coordinating stock-takes.
Preparing monthly and weekly cash flows.
Reporting on the company’s financial health and liquidity position.
Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or as assigned.
Qualifications and Technical Skills/Abilities:
Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
Professional accounting qualifications such as CA Zambia, ACCA, CIMA, or its equivalent with 5 years post-qualifying experience.
Membership with ZICA is a must.
Strong knowledge of accounting and financial management best practice.
Experience in the use of accounting packages, preferably QuickBooks.
Sound and in-depth knowledge of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and relevant laws and statutory obligations.
Ability to train and manage junior staff.
Experience in cash flow management.
Excellent knowledge of Excel.
Analytical and pays attention to detail.
Good presentation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Method of Application
Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
