Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant and Accounts Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 5 2026

Duty Station:
CHIPATA | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited (EWSC) is a Commercial Water Utility Company mandated to provide water and sanitation services to residents in all the districts of Eastern Province.

EWSC now seeks to recruit dynamic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individuals to fill the vacancies of Assistant Accountant and Accounts Assistant to be based at its Chipata District Office and Head Office respectively.

Job Purpose

1. Assistant Accountant at Chipata District

To undertake accounting functions and responsibilities at the District through the preparation of financial statements, accounting and expenditure against budget and assists in the preparation of the corporate budget by consolidating the district budget submissions.

2. Accountants Assistant at Head Office

To undertake clerical roles and tasks in the accounts department so as to facilitate financial transactions and accounting.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Accountant:

• Grade 12 School Certificate with university entrance passes
• ZICA Licentiate, ACCA Level 2, CIMA Level 2, ZICA Diploma level 2 in Accountancy
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications (MS-Word, MS-Excel, etc.) is a MUST
• Member of a Professional Body, the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

Minimum Qualifications for Accountants Assistant:

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• ZICA Technician / NATECH / Any equivalent accountancy qualification
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications (MS-Word, MS-Excel, etc.) is a MUST
• Member of a Professional Body, the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

Experience needed

• Any related experience will be an added advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Only those candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their application letters, Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and day-time telephone numbers to: -

The Human Resources and Administration Manager

Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited

PO Box 510464, Parerenyatwa Road

CHIPATA

Applications should be submitted via the job portal: 

Applications should reach Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited not later than March 5, 2026

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