Senior Accountant
2025-08-13T11:59:22+00:00
Lusaka Institute Of Applied Sciences University College
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FULL_TIME
9 Miles Area Plot NO. 13641/M/7
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Accounting & Finance
2025-08-17T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team and take full responsibility for the financial management and compliance
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Management & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and oversee month-end and year-end close processes Ensure compliance with internal policies and tax regulations.
- Provide financial analysis and insight to management to support strategic decisions.
2. Cost & Revenue Accounting
- Track and analyze operational costs (fuel, maintenance, transport, etc.).
3. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
- Supervise AP and AR functions, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments.
- Ensure vendor and customer account reconciliations are up to date.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Monitor budget performance and explain variances.
5. Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ZRA and other statutory bodies (e.g., NAPSA, NHIMA).
- Prepare and file VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE, and Income Tax returns.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as needed.
6. Asset & Fleet Accounting
- Maintain fixed asset register and ensure accurate depreciation
- Work with operations team to reconcile performance with financial records.
7. Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize financial integrity.
- Identify areas for process improvement and risk mitigation.
8. Team Supervision
- Oversee junior accountants and clerks.
- Provide training and support to the finance team.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA Zambia, ACCA, or equivalent is an advantage)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within the academic circles.
- Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws and statutory filing procedures (ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA)
- Proven ability to manage multi-entity accounting in a growing institution.
- Proficient in any accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or Any account package)
- Excellent attention to detail, integrity, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
1. Financial Management & Reporting Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements. Reconcile general ledger accounts and oversee month-end and year-end close processes Ensure compliance with internal policies and tax regulations. Provide financial analysis and insight to management to support strategic decisions. 2. Cost & Revenue Accounting Track and analyze operational costs (fuel, maintenance, transport, etc.). 3. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight Supervise AP and AR functions, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments. Ensure vendor and customer account reconciliations are up to date. 4. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor budget performance and explain variances. 5. Tax & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with ZRA and other statutory bodies (e.g., NAPSA, NHIMA). Prepare and file VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE, and Income Tax returns. Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as needed. 6. Asset & Fleet Accounting Maintain fixed asset register and ensure accurate depreciation Work with operations team to reconcile performance with financial records. 7. Internal Controls & Risk Management Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize financial integrity. Identify areas for process improvement and risk mitigation. 8. Team Supervision Oversee junior accountants and clerks. Provide training and support to the finance team.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA Zambia, ACCA, or equivalent is an advantage) Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within the academic circles. Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws and statutory filing procedures (ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA) Proven ability to manage multi-entity accounting in a growing institution. Proficient in any accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or Any account package) Excellent attention to detail, integrity, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills High level of integrity and attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
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Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Lusaka Institute Of Applied Sciences University College
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, August 17 2025
Duty Station:
9 Miles Area Plot NO. 13641/M/7 | Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team and take full responsibility for the financial management and compliance
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Management & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and oversee month-end and year-end close processes Ensure compliance with internal policies and tax regulations.
- Provide financial analysis and insight to management to support strategic decisions.
2. Cost & Revenue Accounting
- Track and analyze operational costs (fuel, maintenance, transport, etc.).
3. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
- Supervise AP and AR functions, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments.
- Ensure vendor and customer account reconciliations are up to date.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Monitor budget performance and explain variances.
5. Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ZRA and other statutory bodies (e.g., NAPSA, NHIMA).
- Prepare and file VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE, and Income Tax returns.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as needed.
6. Asset & Fleet Accounting
- Maintain fixed asset register and ensure accurate depreciation
- Work with operations team to reconcile performance with financial records.
7. Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize financial integrity.
- Identify areas for process improvement and risk mitigation.
8. Team Supervision
- Oversee junior accountants and clerks.
- Provide training and support to the finance team.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA Zambia, ACCA, or equivalent is an advantage)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within the academic circles.
- Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws and statutory filing procedures (ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA)
- Proven ability to manage multi-entity accounting in a growing institution.
- Proficient in any accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or Any account package)
- Excellent attention to detail, integrity, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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