[email protected] START UP LOCAL COMPANY
Transport and Logistics
A newly registered local entity is seeking for the services of an Accountant and Fleet Management Officer join the team. The candidate should possess the attributes, skills and qualifications indicated below;
1) Accountant
Responsibilities;
- Ensure adherence to legal obligations with ZRA, NHIMA, NAPSA, WCCB by submitting all returns and payments before deadlines.
- Ensure accruals are properly accounted for as per accounting standards.
- Update and reconcile petty cash monthly
- Preparation of year-end statutory financial statements
- Prepare and manage payroll.
- Manage and reconcile General ledger, Accounts Receivables and Payables.
- Ensure proper filing of all financial documents and vouchers
- Data capturing
- Perform reconciliations of all bank accounts on a monthly basis
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
This job is particularly suitable for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:
3.0 Required Skills and Competences
- Full Grade 12 Certificate with Six (6) Credits.
- ACCA/CIMA/CA Zambia or equivalent
- At least 2 years relevant work experience
- Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and financial reporting.
- Good management and negotiating skills with knowledge of computer accounting packages and national tax regulations.
- Ability to work independently
- Well established negotiation skills
- Attention to detail, Strong numerical skills & analytical mind
- Extremely vigilant and innovative
2) Fleet Management Officer
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and controlling the day to day movements of all the trucks from the yard, loading point transit and the offloading points.
- Using the tracking system (GPS) to track the movements of our trucks all the time
- Liaising and following up with the various clearing agents pushing the company documents at the various boarders
- Submitting regular and comprehensive monthly reports to the supervisor on vehicle movements and problems.
- Updating daily tracking reports
- Ensuring that the driver have all the necessary lashing equipment’s before they arrive at the loading and offloading points
- Making sure that the driver arrives at the destination according to the ETAs and guiding the drivers on the routes and borders to take during a given trip.
- Strictly following, and ensuring that all drivers understand and strictly follow all Company Health, Safety Security and Environmental requirements, as determined by the Company operating Manual from time to time.
- Debriefing of drivers after a given trip.
- Undertaking or performing any other lawful assignments or instructions issued by the supervisor.
Basic Requirements
- Full Grade Twelve Certificate with English and Mathematics
- Must possess a Certificate or Diploma in Transport and Logistics, Business Administration or any other related field
- Must be between 25 and 35 years old
- Must have the ability to use IT packages and electronic communication methods.
- Must have excellent geographical knowledge.
- Must have good man management and coordination skills with an eye for continuous improvement.
- Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in both verbal and written English.
Skills and Abilities:
- Must be a good team player.
- Multi-skilled and hardworking, with a meticulous and efficient work ethic.
- Ability to follow processes and procedure.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must have excellent numeracy literacy and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure the highest accuracy.
- Able to deliver excellent customer service both internally with work colleagues, and externally, with vendors and other stakeholders.
- Willing to work overtime at short notice, and able to meet tight deadlines.
All eligible applicants should email the cover letters and C. V’s to [email protected].
Applications close on the 16th of July 2022.