JOB TITLE – ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Location: Lusaka

We are seeking to hire a detail-oriented, proactive, and reliable Assistant Accountant to support the finance department with day-to-day accounting operations. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate financial records and reports.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and journal entries accurately and on time.
• Perform bank, supplier, and customer account reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reconciliations.
• Assist with inventory and stock reconciliations relevant to distribution operations.
• Support budget preparation, expense tracking, and cash flow management.
• Maintain proper documentation, filing, and record-keeping of accounting transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate; Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in an accounting or finance role (experience in a distribution or trading company is an added advantage).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be a registered member of ZICA.

• Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate financial records and reports.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and journal entries accurately and on time.
• Perform bank, supplier, and customer account reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reconciliations.
• Assist with inventory and stock reconciliations relevant to distribution operations.
• Support budget preparation, expense tracking, and cash flow management.
• Maintain proper documentation, filing, and record-keeping of accounting transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team as required.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

• Grade 12 Certificate; Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in an accounting or finance role (experience in a distribution or trading company is an added advantage).
• Must be a registered member of ZICA.