Job Description
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT INTERN
Bureau Veritas Group is a multi-disciplinary organization founded in 1828, now with a presence in more than 700 locations across 140 countries around the world. Bureau Veritas Zambia was incorporated in 2015, with offices in Lusaka, Kitwe, and Ndola. As a trusted partner, Bureau Veritas helps its clients with compliance checks to improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure, and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility.
Bureau Veritas Zambia requires services of an Accounts Assistant to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial record-keeping and reporting.
The Job holder will report to the Accountant and will be based in Lusaka. He/She will perform the Job in the framework of the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, the code of Ethics and the Bureau Veritas Group Polices.
Minimum Requirements
Full Grade 12 Certificate
Part ACCA, ZICA, CIMA or Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance/business administration
Knowledge on smart invoicing -Added advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills
Computer literate in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Good knowledge of local tax regulations
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation of clients’ invoices and ensure that invoices are delivered and signed by the clients
VAT preparation and filing of returns
Reverse VAT schedule preparation for payment.
Accounts receivable by management i.e. ensure that cash is collected on time from clients
Booking accommodation and flight tickets
Assist with purchases when requested
Preparation of all fuel receipts and toll gates schedule
Help with any other duties assigned
Environmental
Dispose waste in a responsible manner
Enforcing safety regulations and national regulatory laws are adhered to by all personnel
Report all environmental incidents to management immediately or as soon as reasonably practicable
Use natural resources in a responsible manner
Participate in all emergency drill
Conduct work to customer specific requirements and adhere to customer rules (where applicable)
Participate and contribute to impact and aspect register with regards to your area of responsibility
Ensuring compliance with legal & moral obligations with regards to the position by understanding & implementing relevant sections of the Environmental requirements for Zambia.
Safety
Report all incidents and accidents to management immediately or as soon as reasonably practicable
Take care of my own health and safety while conducting wor
Conduct work to customer specific requirements and adhere to customer rules (where applicable
Participating in emergency training
Participate and contribute to hazard and risk register with regards to your area of responsibility
Ensuring compliance with legal & moral obligations with regards to the position by understanding & implementing relevant sections of the Occupational, Health and Safety requirements for Zambia
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping by implementing the relevant procedures with regards to best practices.
Always apply all safety rule
Conduct 2 min for my safty before starting a task
Buy vitamins and supplements
Key Behaviour
BV Core & Business values