Company Description

Newels Fire Protection Ltd is a fire safety solutions provider dedicated to protecting people, property, and assets. The company delivers a wide range of services, including fire detection and alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and both portable and fixed firefighting equipment. Newels Fire Protection Ltd also offers fire signage, fire doors, and comprehensive fire training to support compliance and preparedness. The organization focuses on innovation and practical solutions to meet diverse fire safety requirements. Joining the team means contributing to a mission centered on safeguarding what matters most to clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time Accounts Clerk role based in Ndola.

The Accounts Clerk will be responsible for processing invoices, recording transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with month-end reporting. Daily duties include managing petty cash, updating ledgers, reconciling accounts, and supporting credit control activities such as following up on outstanding payments. The role also involves preparing basic financial summaries, assisting with documentation for audits, and collaborating with other team members to ensure timely and accurate financial information. The Accounts Clerk will communicate regularly with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve queries and support smooth financial operations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Accounting and Finance, with practical experience in basic bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Experience with Credit Control, including monitoring accounts, managing collections, and maintaining accurate debtor records.
• Ability to manage Petty Cash, including recording, reconciliation, and proper documentation of all cash transactions.
• Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, to work with colleagues, clients, and suppliers in a clear and professional manner.
• Proficiency with accounting software SAGE PASTEL and MS Office (especially Excel), with strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a hybrid work environment.
• Certificate or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional studies in progress are an advantage.
• Integrity, reliability, and a willingness to learn about the fire protection industry and related compliance requirements.

• Processing invoices
• Recording transactions
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with month-end reporting
• Managing petty cash
• Updating ledgers
• Reconciling accounts
• Supporting credit control activities such as following up on outstanding payments
• Preparing basic financial summaries
• Assisting with documentation for audits
• Collaborating with other team members to ensure timely and accurate financial information
• Communicating regularly with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve queries and support smooth financial operations

• Basic bookkeeping
• Financial record-keeping
• Credit Control
• Petty Cash management
• Effective Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with SAGE PASTEL
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel)
• Attention to detail
• Numerical accuracy
• Organizational skills
• Time-management skills
• Integrity
• Reliability
• Willingness to learn about the fire protection industry

• Strong foundation in Accounting and Finance
• Practical experience in basic bookkeeping and financial record-keeping
• Experience with Credit Control
• Ability to manage Petty Cash
• Certificate or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional studies in progress are an advantage