Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Longhorn Associates Limited is an Investment Management Company regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission Zambia (SEC), the Pensions and Insurance Authority Zambia (PIA), and the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). The Company is also a member of the Capital Markets Association of Zambia (CMAZ) and the Zambia Association of Pension Funds (ZAPF). It provides a wide range of investment products and services to both retail and institutional clients. Some of the firm’s key offerings include pension fund management and collective investment schemes (CIS), which comprise of various funds such as gratuity funds, education funds, fixed income funds, property funds, and equity funds, among others. Longhorn also provides stock and securities trading, as well as investment advisory services. The firm has established itself as a platform for financial transformation, delivering sustainable returns while remaining responsive to the evolving capital markets.

To support our business expansion, we are seeking a pool of talented, experienced, and self-driven individuals to contribute to our continued growth in the capital markets landscape.

Job Purpose

To provide administrative support to the Finance team, ensuring the operational efficiency of the finance department through accurate financial record management, timely preparation of reports, efficient data entry, and effective scheduling of appointments to support smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities or duties

• To prepare financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
• To manage and record day-to-day transactions.
• To manage company ledgers.
• To prepare bank reconciliations
• To reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• To handle accruals and prepayments.
• To enter financial information into appropriate software programs
• To sort financial documents and posting them to the proper accounts
• To accurately prepare financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to the finance team
• To secure financial information by completing database backups.
• To maintain financial security by following internal controls.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• ZICA Licentiate/NATECH, ACCA level II, full AAT.
• Member of ZICA.

Experience needed

• Minimum of two (02) relevant years’ experience.

Competences and Attributes

• Proficiency in Financial record management, report preparation.
• Proficiency in MS excel and word.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting systems and packages such as Pastel Accounting Software, Sage.
• Detail- oriented and organized.
• Team player and dependable.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Vision: To be the most trusted and leading provider of investment solutions and platforms for value creation

• To prepare financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
• To manage and record day-to-day transactions.
• To manage company ledgers.
• To prepare bank reconciliations
• To reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• To handle accruals and prepayments.
• To enter financial information into appropriate software programs
• To sort financial documents and posting them to the proper accounts
• To accurately prepare financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to the finance team
• To secure financial information by completing database backups.
• To maintain financial security by following internal controls.

• Proficiency in Financial record management, report preparation.
• Proficiency in MS excel and word.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting systems and packages such as Pastel Accounting Software, Sage.
• Detail- oriented and organized.
• Team player and dependable.

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• ZICA Licentiate/NATECH, ACCA level II, full AAT.
• Member of ZICA.