Lusaka South University College

JOB OPPORTUNITY: ACCOUNTANT

Lusaka South University College is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced professional to fill the position of Accountant. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, managing expenditures, and conducting internal reviews to ensure the institution’s financial sustainability.

Reporting to: Executive Director

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

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Key Responsibilities

• Expenditure Management: Oversee all college expenditures, ensuring they are valid, authorized, and within budgetary limits.
• Financial Review: Conduct regular reviews of financial records, transactions, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Budgetary Control: Assist in the preparation of departmental budgets and monitor variances on a monthly basis.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review.
• Audit Facilitation: Prepare files and schedules for both internal and external audits.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure timely filing and payment of all statutory obligations (NAPSA, ZRA, etc.).
• Payroll Management: Oversee the accuracy of the payroll system and ensure timely disbursements.
• Resource Optimization: Provide financial advice to the Executive Director on cost-saving measures and revenue enhancement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ZICA CA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Valid membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• At least 3–5 years of proven experience in an accounting role, preferably within the higher education sector.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics).
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on audit-ready financial reviews.
• High level of integrity and ability to work under minimal supervision.

• Oversee all college expenditures, ensuring they are valid, authorized, and within budgetary limits.
• Conduct regular reviews of financial records, transactions, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental budgets and monitor variances on a monthly basis.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review.
• Prepare files and schedules for both internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of all statutory obligations (NAPSA, ZRA, etc.).
• Oversee the accuracy of the payroll system and ensure timely disbursements.
• Provide financial advice to the Executive Director on cost-saving measures and revenue enhancement.

• Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics).
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on audit-ready financial reviews.
• High level of integrity and ability to work under minimal supervision.

• Full Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ZICA CA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Valid membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).