Accountant

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • - / Month
  • Applications have closed

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) is inviting applications for position below:

Job TitleAccountant (IBA 05)

Qualifications / Experience

  • Grade 12 Certificate with five credits or better, including Mathematics and English.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy
  • Full ACCA/ full CIMA/ full ACA or equivalent will be added advantage.
  • 3 years’ experience in Accounts.
  • Member of ZICA.
  • Aged between 25 – 40 years.
  • Knowledge and skill in accounting packages covering Pastel Accounting (Sage evolution).

Main duties: (Principal Accountabilities)

  • To maintain accountable documents and records in order to facilitate easy access.
  • To undertake timely and accurate consolidation of budget estimates in order to facilitate mobilization of financial resources.
  • To prepare timely and effectively Management Accounts reports in order to facilitate decision making.
  • To analyse effectively cost control measures in order to enhance value for money.
  • To implement approved financial plans, policies and monitor their effectiveness in terms of meeting the financial requirements of the organisation.
  • To review financial systems, regulations and accounting systems to determine their effectiveness.
  • To set up relevant financial and accounting systems for the Authority.
  • To maintain accountable documents and records in order to facilitate easy access.
  • To prepare a consolidated annual budget for the attention of the Supervisor by monitoring income and expenditure to ensure that funds are spent according to the plan.
  • To prepare Management Accounts reports in order to facilitate decision making in a timely and effective manner.
  • To analyse effectively cost control measures in order to enhance value for money.
  • To facilitate the administration of insurance policies to ensure all insurable costs are adequately covered to safeguard the Authority’s interests.
  • Ensure all payrolls are processed timely, accurately and in accordance with tax laws and submit final payrolls to the bank.
  • To ensure that all statutory obligations such as PAYE, VAT, NAPSA are adhered to.
  • To participate in internal and external audits with accounting documents as requested and provide explanations for audit queries.
  • To perform the Treasury functions, monitor and control movement of cash in order to ensure conformity to the Authority’s policy and procedures.
  • To submit monthly managed accounts to the Manager Finance for information, planning and action.
  • To undertake any other duties assigned to the officer which are job related.

ATTRIBUTES

 Ability to manage a Team of officers in the Section of the Department.

  • Ability to work in an environment that practices open door policy.
  • Ability to work with licensees objectively without being personal.
  • Ability to solve problems in an innovative manner.
  • Ability to handle confidential matters.
  • Ability to follow protocol in performing all official duties.
  • Ability to dress formally on all working days unless advised otherwise.
  • Ability to handle regulation matters from an economic point of view.
  • Ability to handle all office work transparently.
  • Have managerial skill to manage the Team that will be reporting to him/her.
  • Self-driven in carrying out official tasks.
  • Good planning and implementation/execution of the agreed strategies.
  • Ability to motivate staff without monetary gain.

Reporting to: The Manager Finance

Mark your application envelope with the position being applied for e.g “Manager – Licensing and Compliance”.

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MARKED “APPLICATION LETTER” on the front cover of the envelope.

The closing date for this advert is 31st January, 2020

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director General
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Mass Media Complex
Alick Nkhata Road
P. O. Box 32475
LUSAKA
ZAMBIA

A full job listing can alternatively be accessed from here: Independent Broadcasting Authority Job Listing – January 2020


* Legitimate employers do not ask for payment. Find out more at safe job search tips.