Temporary Accountant x10 Zambia Postal Services Corporation

Job Title: Temporary Accountant
Grade: Minimum Wage
Unit/Section: Finance
Reporting Line: Finance Manager
Station: Head Office
Town: Ndola
Type of Employment: Temporary (6 months contract)

Purpose of Role
The ZAMPOST Temporary Accountant will be responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the Corporation. The role will be responsible for completion of payments and control expenses by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices as well as manage the day -to- day payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. To Keep track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
2. To reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
3. To maintain historical records.
4. To pay employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks.
5. To pay vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.
6. To prepare analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports.
7. To continuously improve the payment process.
8. To Reconcile Bank accounts, Payables and Receivables.
9. To verify and maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
10. To perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Personal Attributes/ Skills

1. Good interpersonal relations and communication skills.
2. Flexible in work habits and schedules, ready to work for longer hours when required.
3. Possess a high degree of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
4. Fluent in English.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate.
2. ZICA Technician or higher.
3. CA Zambia Certificate or higher.
4. Must be a fully paid up member and in good standing with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
5. Candidates aged 21 – 35 are encouraged to apply.