Accountant x1 & Fleet Management Officer x1

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

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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.


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