Background

Kaposhi Bakery, operating within the scenic Chaminuka Nature Reserve, is seeking a meticulous and organized Accounts Clerk to join our finance team. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial management of a growing bakery operation in a unique natural setting.

Position Overview

The Accounts Clerk will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of Kaposhi Bakery, including processing transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with various accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems
• Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers
• Reconcile bank statements and petty cash accounts
• Assist with payroll processing and employee expense claims
• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system
• Track inventory costs and assist with stock reconciliation
• Prepare financial reports and summaries as required
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors regarding payments and queries
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information
• Support the finance department with administrative tasks

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
• Competencies: Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational abilities, and good communication skills
• Availability: Must be ready to commence employment immediately upon selection

Desirable Qualifications

• ZICA Part qualification or working towards professional accounting certification
• Experience in the food production, retail, or hospitality industry
• Knowledge of Zambian tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with inventory and stock control systems
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems
• Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers
• Reconcile bank statements and petty cash accounts
• Assist with payroll processing and employee expense claims
• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system
• Track inventory costs and assist with stock reconciliation
• Prepare financial reports and summaries as required
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors regarding payments and queries
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information
• Support the finance department with administrative tasks

• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
• Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Organizational abilities
• Good communication skills

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
• ZICA Part qualification or working towards professional accounting certification (Desirable)
• Experience in the food production, retail, or hospitality industry (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Zambian tax regulations and compliance requirements (Desirable)
• Familiarity with inventory and stock control systems (Desirable)
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems (Desirable)