Assistant Accountant

2025-06-09T08:15:26+00:00

FULL_TIME

Engineering Services

Accounting & Finance

2025-06-14T17:00:00+00:00

 

Zambia

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited (LHPC) is an independent hydro-electric power producer based in Kabwe in the Central Province of Zambia. LHPC owns two Hydropower Stations namely, Mulungushi Power Station and Lunsemfwa Power Station with installed capacity of 32 MW and 24 MW respectively. The two Power Stations have both an upstream reservoir and four generating units each. The older units have undergone refurbishment in recent years. LHPC has Power Purchase Agreements with ZESCO, Sable Zinc and Copperbelt Energy Corporation. Further, LHPC is a member of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).
Therefore, the Company invites applications from highly motivated, result-oriented, suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacancy:

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Job Purpose
To supply administrative support to accountants by performing clerical tasks, administering inputs and basic bookkeeping

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring daily communications and answering any queries
• Capturing of general ledger and journal entries
• Recording and filing cash transactions using the three-way matching process
• Liaising with the stores administrator and performing reconciliations
• Processing expense requests for the accountant to approve
• Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers
• Ensuring payments, amounts and records are correct
• Controlling credit and chasing debt
• Performing Bank reconciliations
• Invoice processing and filing

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Minimum of Advanced Diploma in Accounting or Finance
• Fully paid up member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
• At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience in a corporate environment
• Proficiency in Sage 300 Accounting package is an added advantage
• Relatively proficient in Microsoft applications

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, hardworking and success-driven
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  Work Environment & Expectations
• Office-based with occasional visits to power plants and field locations
• Collaboration with government agencies and utilities

Ensure that the required health and safety standards are achieved within our maintenance/ operation personnel and contractors. Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule as well as material required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition. Analysing reports and interpreting data from the tests conducted e.g. penstock thickness test survey, bearing temperatures and condition monitoring tests. Investigate equipment failures and difficulties, to diagnose faulty operation and to make a recommendation based on the findings and on how to mitigate the problem. Champion of Causal Analysis/ Lead and assist in causal analysis of plant component failures, environmental and regulatory compliance related items, and operational events. Conduct project management and technical oversight. Support power plants to ensure that testing of equipment is coordinated with Compliance Technical Specialists. Provide guidance and support to plant staff to help ensure compliance related tasks are performed as prescribed in Mining Regulations and Factories Act Coordinate and execute betterment CAPEX and O&M projects, interface with plant production and project personnel, and all other stake holders, ensure plant modification process is followed on projects. Provide project and maintenance troubleshooting of equipment to address issues in a timely manner. Ensure technical resources are available to assist in daily operations/maintenance activities Provide expert level consultation associated with applicable equipment (e.g. turbine – generator, auxiliaries, etc.) To confer with Engineers, Station Managers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions and provide technical information in the form of a report. Provide interface with equipment OEMs and provide engineering support for plant modifications. Provide oversight of engineering activities of external firms, including development of work scopes, and solicitation and evaluation of proposals, project planning and controls, review of deliverables, installation support, and start-up assistance Monitor plant Key Performance Indicators, support plant staff in establishing action plans to close gaps, and track action plan progress through completion. Support strategic planning processes such as Plant Modification Process Ensure 100% compliance with Offline condition monitoring of plant and equipment (Oils) Ensure 100% compliance to statutory equipment tests- Winders, cranes, slings, attachments (C&D, rope cuts, NDT, proof Load test) Ensure diligent compliance to budget through efficient utilization of both labour and material resources. Ensure the availability of a competent workforce through the identification of training needs and pursuing training and development of mechanical personnel with the help of the CTO, Station Managers and Human Resource Officer. Research and analyse maintenance requirements of machine parts/components and present the report to management for approval.

Grade 12 School Certificate A University degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable institution Registered member of Engineering Institution of Zambia At least 3 years of experience in Energy, Mining or Manufacturing. Experience in Design review and site supervision. Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications. Excellent English language skills.

Grade 12 School Certificate A University degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable institution Registered member of Engineering Institution of Zambia At least 3 years of experience in Energy, Mining or Manufacturing. Experience in Design review and site supervision. Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications. Excellent English language skills.

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