Accountant
2025-06-30T14:22:27+00:00
Bridging Gap Solutions Limited (BGS)
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https://www.bgsgroup.co.zm/
FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Consulting
Accounting & Finance
2025-07-18T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Role Purpose:
To support the Finance Department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements. The role is critical in supporting month-end closings, reconciliations, and overall financial integrity of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Transactions
- Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Track receivables and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Perform regular reconciliations of customer and supplier accounts.
Budget Monitoring
- Support budget preparation and assist in monitoring expenditure against budgets.
- Flag any variances and support departmental cost control initiatives.
Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, and other statutory returns accurately and on time.
- Maintain proper documentation and support audits and statutory reviews.
Internal Controls and Systems
- Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Support system improvements and implementation of finance tools or ERPs.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- ZICA Licentiate / ACCA / CIMA (part-qualified or qualified).
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or ERP systems).
- Strong MS Excel skills.
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good organizational and time management abilities.
- Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Financial Reporting and Transactions Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger reconciliations. Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. Accounts Payable and Receivable Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments. Track receivables and follow up on outstanding balances. Perform regular reconciliations of customer and supplier accounts. Budget Monitoring Support budget preparation and assist in monitoring expenditure against budgets. Flag any variances and support departmental cost control initiatives. Statutory Compliance Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, and other statutory returns accurately and on time. Maintain proper documentation and support audits and statutory reviews. Internal Controls and Systems Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures. Support system improvements and implementation of finance tools or ERPs.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good organizational and time management abilities. Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. ZICA Licentiate / ACCA / CIMA (part-qualified or qualified). Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or ERP systems). Strong MS Excel skills.
JOB-68629da367039
Vacancy title:
Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Bridging Gap Solutions Limited (BGS)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 18 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 30 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Role Purpose:
To support the Finance Department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements. The role is critical in supporting month-end closings, reconciliations, and overall financial integrity of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Transactions
- Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Track receivables and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Perform regular reconciliations of customer and supplier accounts.
Budget Monitoring
- Support budget preparation and assist in monitoring expenditure against budgets.
- Flag any variances and support departmental cost control initiatives.
Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, and other statutory returns accurately and on time.
- Maintain proper documentation and support audits and statutory reviews.
Internal Controls and Systems
- Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Support system improvements and implementation of finance tools or ERPs.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- ZICA Licentiate / ACCA / CIMA (part-qualified or qualified).
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or ERP systems).
- Strong MS Excel skills.
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good organizational and time management abilities.
- Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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