Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant

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

Jobs at:
Cochrane Trucking Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 15 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

We are looking for the services of an Assistant accountant to join our team immediately

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: 

Processing incoming invoices, creating and sending invoices, processing payments to vendors, and reconciling accounts payable. 

• Data Entry & Record Keeping:

Accurately entering financial transactions into the accounting system and maintaining organized financial records. 

• Reconciliation:

Performing bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and other account reconciliations to ensure accuracy. 

• Financial Reporting:

Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and other financial reports. 

• Payroll:

Managing and processing payroll, which may include calculating employee reimbursements. 

• Audit Support:

Providing assistance to senior accountants and auditors during audits. 

• Budgeting & Forecasting:

Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts. 

• Tax Preparation:

Assisting with the preparation of tax returns, such as quarterly VAT returns. 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Academic and Professional Qualifications:Grade12 school Certificate, Degree in accounts or equivalent (ACCA Level 2  or ZICA Level 2 )  
• Technical Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and various accounting software. 
• Detail-Oriented:A strong ability to focus on detail and maintain accuracy in financial records. 
• Organizational Skills:Excellent time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively. 
• Communication Skills:The ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, and vendors. 
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles:A solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices. 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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