Job Description
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (G4)
Reports to: Finance Manager
Job Purpose
To plan, coordinate and implement the objectives and procedures of the general accounts operations in order to provide accurate and up to date financial information to management.
Main Duties
Prepares financial statements in accordance with relevant IFRS.
Prepares consolidated financial performance reports out of the weekly, fortnightly and monthly district reports, for management decision making.
Prepares statements of expenditure monthly for the information of the Finance Manager.
Checks and verifies all payments to ensure that they have required accompanying documents and for correctness and approvals before processing payment.
Ensures preparation of company payroll and payment of correct salaries on due dates and statutory (PAYE, NAPSA) and other deductions are effected.
Checks that all requisitions for payments are accrued, signed and posted on the pastel accounting system before they paid in order to reflect all the liabilities that are due.
Verifies accounting data held in pastel system journals before it is posted to ledgers
Supervises, appraises, coaches, trains, disciples and motivates subordinates in order to achieve unit objectives thereby contribute to achievement of company objectives and overall NWWSSCL mandate.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time
Minimum Academic qualifications
Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or form Five (05) certificate ‘0’ Level Credits including Mathematics and English.
Minimum Vocational /Professional qualifications
Degree in Accountancy, Full Professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, CAZ, or advanced Diploma in Accountancy with 3 years post qualifying experience at middle management level.
Minimum relevant work experience.
Minimum 5 years in a commercial environment and in a reputable organisation.
Required competencies/Personal qualities
Very good knowledge of computers, able to handle accounting packages
Good supervisory skills.
Good Planning skills
Very Good interpersonal skills
Good analytical Skills
Must be a registered Member of ZICA and a fully paid up member.
Method of Application
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, day time contact telephone number(s) and at least three traceable referees should reach the undersigned.
The Manager Human Resources and Administration North Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited MEMA House P O Box 110184 SOLWEZI