Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Insurance, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Origo Reinsurance Brokers Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 8 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 6 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

At Origo Reinsurance Brokers Ltd, we are committed to delivering innovative and reliable reinsurance solutions that protect businesses and communities. As a trusted intermediary in the insurance ecosystem, we pride ourselves on financial integrity, operational excellence, and client-centric service. We are now inviting applications from qualified and motivated individuals to join our Accounts team in Lusaka.

Job Purpose

The Accounts Assistant – Payables will support the Finance team in managing reinsurer premium transactions, maintaining accurate payable records, and ensuring timely generation of ledger cards. This role is vital to strengthening financial accountability and operational efficiency across reinsurance payables.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and manage reinsurer premium payables, ensuring timely and accurate remittance to third parties
• Generate and update ledger cards reflecting premium movements and payment status
• Reconcile reinsurer accounts and statements
• Verify and process payment instructions within 24 hours of premium receipt, in line with contractual and internal controls
• Maintain organized records of reinsurance invoices and payment schedules
• Prepare periodic reports on reinsurer balances and payment performance
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end closing activities related to payables
• Post reinsurer credit notes and claims in Pastel Accounting System
• Manage petty cash float securely and maintain a detailed petty cash ledger
• Ensure all petty cash transactions are properly authorized, documented, and posted in Pastel

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Accounting or equivalent (ACCA Level 2 , CIMA Advanced Diploma or CA Zambia Application )
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a finance role, preferably within the insurance industry

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Pastel Accounting Partner software

Core Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Clear and professional communication abilities
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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