Accounts Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) enacted by Parliament through Act No 11 of 1997 is responsible for regulating the practice ofhuman resources management and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment into the ZlHRM establishment for the following position:

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

PURPOSE:

Assist in processing payments and other transactions and maintain records of transaction to facilitate decision making.

STATEMENT OF MAIN DUTIES:

Under the supervision of Accountant, the job holder will bc responsible for undertaking the following duties:

1. Assistin coordinating the preparation of ZlHRM Budgets and Financial Statements;
2. Receipting and performing basic ledger reconciliations as assigned;
3. Follow-up, collect and receipt Continuous Professional Development (CPD) fees from clients;
4. Manage, maintain, update and file records of all transactions in appropriate forms;
5. Manage and maintain all inventories in line with prescribed systems;
6. Banking of cash, cheques and encashmentof cheques within prescribed period;
7. Administers petty cash float, reimbursemen tforms as and when necessary;
8. Assist in the preparation of monthly incorne statements and any other loan schedules;
9. Perform other duties that may be delegated by superior.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits or better including Mathematics and English;

Vocational Requirements: Candidates musthave any of the following qualifications:

(a) ZICA Licentiate/Application Level; or

(b) ACCA Level Il; or

(c) Equivalent qualifications to (a) and (b) above.

Relevant Post-qualification Job Experience: Minimum three (3) years’ experience in in a finance and accounting function at similar or better role.

SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Excellent computation skills;
2. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
3. Must be a current member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA); and
4. Being in possession of a driving license will be added advantage;

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications should comprise a curriculum vitae and certified copies of Grade Twelve (12) certificate, ZICA Licentiate or equivalent and any other relevant certificates including National Registration Card, and current Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) practicing license.

Applications to be addressed to:

The Registrar

Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management

Plot 1780 Buchi Road, Northmead

LUSAKA

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for receipt of applications will be Friday, 28th February, 2020 at 16:00 hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.