Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant (preferably a lady) to join our team at Mungwi Park Gardens Events and Lodges in Lusaka West. The ideal candidate will support the finance function with a focus on daily operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification or active progress toward Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) – CA Zambia, Licentiate, or Technician level (added advantage).
• 1–2 years of practical accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, retail, or service industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Pastel, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Good understanding of Zambian tax laws and compliance (PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, VAT) – added advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas, reconciliations, and reporting).
• High level of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays when required in the hospitality sector.
• Must be based in Lusaka or willing to work in Lusaka West.

Main Duties

• Daily sales reconciliation
• Support stock control and inventory accounting
• Petty cash management
• Processing supplier payments and managing accounts payable
• Assisting with payroll, bank reconciliations, and other accounting tasks as assigned

• Daily sales reconciliation
• Support stock control and inventory accounting
• Petty cash management
• Processing supplier payments and managing accounts payable
• Assisting with payroll, bank reconciliations, and other accounting tasks as assigned

• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Pastel, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Good understanding of Zambian tax laws and compliance (PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, VAT)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas, reconciliations, and reporting).
• High level of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays when required in the hospitality sector.

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification or active progress toward Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) – CA Zambia, Licentiate, or Technician level (added advantage).