Website PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants
Purpose of the Role
The Accounts Semi Senior is responsible for overseeing the compilation of financial statements for the Firm’s clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently
Detailed Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the compilation of financial statements for clients
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
- Review and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies or errors
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients
- Ensures key information is provided by the client in order to complete the job effectively
- Monitors time records for specific assignments and highlights actual or likely overruns
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Effectively utilizes IT systems and develops skill where necessary.
- Suggests improvements to manager.
- Keeps accurate records and files
- Takes effective ownership of assignments where applicable.
- Ensures key information is provided by the client in order to complete the job effectively
Person Specifications
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation or professional qualification ACCA/CIMA/ZICA
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
- Member of ZICA
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of matters as required
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively in business English, both written and verbally
- Proficiency with PASTEL Accounting
- Familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to provide excellent service to both internal and external customers
- Ability to work with CASEWARE will be an added advantage
Please send your application letter and other credentials as a single PDF to [email protected] and state the email subject as Accounts Semi – Senior.
NOTES
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 March 2024 at 17:00 hours. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Address the applications to The Director – Human Resources.