Accounts Assistant (Entry-Level)
2025-07-09T13:18:20+00:00
Okavango Foods Limited
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Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Accounting & Finance
2025-07-10T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Are you an ambitious accounting student looking to jump-start your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new learning opportunities?
Okavango Foods Limited is looking for a dedicated and energetic Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team. This entry-level position is ideal for someone ready to gain real-world, hands-on experience in accounting and finance operations.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assisting with daily bookkeeping and data entry
- Posting journal entries in the ERP system
- Supporting bank and account reconciliations
- Assisting in debt collection and following up on outstanding payments
- Helping with receivables and payables management
- Filing statutory returns under supervision
- Working with Excel to prepare basic reports and records
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
- Participating in inventory counts and financial audits
Who We’re Looking For:
- Actively studying accounting, with a strong interest in gaining practical experience
- Registered Student Member of ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants)
- Basic Excel skills are essential
- Must reside near Woodlands (this is non-negotiable)
- Must be willing to work long hours, including public holidays and long weekends
- Willing to learn and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-moving business environment
Why Join Us?
- Gain practical experience across all key accounting functions
- Work in a supportive environment with access to experienced professionals
- Learn how accounting supports a growing food manufacturing business
- Exposure to ERP systems, debt management, and statutory compliance
What You’ll Be Doing: Assisting with daily bookkeeping and data entry Posting journal entries in the ERP system Supporting bank and account reconciliations Assisting in debt collection and following up on outstanding payments Helping with receivables and payables management Filing statutory returns under supervision Working with Excel to prepare basic reports and records Supporting month-end and year-end close processes Participating in inventory counts and financial audits Who We’re Looking For: Actively studying accounting, with a strong interest in gaining practical experience Registered Student Member of ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants) Basic Excel skills are essential Must reside near Woodlands (this is non-negotiable) Must be willing to work long hours, including public holidays and long weekends Willing to learn and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-moving business environment Why Join Us? Gain practical experience across all key accounting functions Work in a supportive environment with access to experienced professionals Learn how accounting supports a growing food manufacturing business Exposure to ERP systems, debt management, and statutory compliance
Actively studying accounting, with a strong interest in gaining practical experience Registered Student Member of ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants) Basic Excel skills are essential Must reside near Woodlands (this is non-negotiable) Must be willing to work long hours, including public holidays and long weekends Willing to learn and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-moving business environment
Actively studying accounting, with a strong interest in gaining practical experience Registered Student Member of ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants) Basic Excel skills are essential Must reside near Woodlands (this is non-negotiable) Must be willing to work long hours, including public holidays and long weekends Willing to learn and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-moving business environment
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
Accounts Assistant (Entry-Level)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Okavango Foods Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 10 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Are you an ambitious accounting student looking to jump-start your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new learning opportunities?
Okavango Foods Limited is looking for a dedicated and energetic Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team. This entry-level position is ideal for someone ready to gain real-world, hands-on experience in accounting and finance operations.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assisting with daily bookkeeping and data entry
- Posting journal entries in the ERP system
- Supporting bank and account reconciliations
- Assisting in debt collection and following up on outstanding payments
- Helping with receivables and payables management
- Filing statutory returns under supervision
- Working with Excel to prepare basic reports and records
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
- Participating in inventory counts and financial audits
Who We’re Looking For:
- Actively studying accounting, with a strong interest in gaining practical experience
- Registered Student Member of ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants)
- Basic Excel skills are essential
- Must reside near Woodlands (this is non-negotiable)
- Must be willing to work long hours, including public holidays and long weekends
- Willing to learn and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-moving business environment
Why Join Us?
- Gain practical experience across all key accounting functions
- Work in a supportive environment with access to experienced professionals
- Learn how accounting supports a growing food manufacturing business
- Exposure to ERP systems, debt management, and statutory compliance
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
- Send your cover letter (indicating your residential area and ZICA registration status) and CV to:
- Subject line: Accounts Assistant Application – [Your Full Name]
Closing Date: 10th July 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Okavango Foods is a corruption-free business. Any form of solicitation will result in automatic disqualification.
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