Job Summary

The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Department in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory and company financial procedures. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting fundamentals and practical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Support preparation of statutory returns ( VAT, INCOME TAX etc.)
• Assist with budgeting and expense control
• Maintain proper filing of accounting documents and records
• Support audits and provide required financial documentation
• Perform any other finance-related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting or related field
• Registered member of ACCA or ZICA
• 2–3 years’ relevant accounting experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Key Competencies

• Good numerical and analytical skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Reporting Line

Reports to the Accountant / Finance Manager

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Support preparation of statutory returns ( VAT, INCOME TAX etc.)
• Assist with budgeting and expense control
• Maintain proper filing of accounting documents and records
• Support audits and provide required financial documentation
• Perform any other finance-related duties as assigned

• Good numerical and analytical skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Diploma in Accounting or related field
• Registered member of ACCA or ZICA
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting