Accountant Woodford School Lusaka

COMPANY BRIEF

Woodford School Lusaka is a beautiful purpose-built and co-education private school operating in Lusaka`s Kabulonga area. Our education service provides a 21st-century learning experience to learners starting from Nursery up to Grade 7.

The school has rapidly grown to be one of the most respected names in the Zambian education sector serving the Lusaka community with a consistent record of outstanding academic achievement for examination classes.

Woodford School Lusaka`s philosophy for education is built upon intrinsic African values of inclusivity, nurturing the high aspirations of every child. The holistic development of all learners. ‘imiti ikula empanga’ is Woodford School`s motto. This belief permeates every aspect of life at our school. We aim to provide an enriching learning environment that empowers learners with appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding of a fast-changing world.

Woodford School Lusaka is a part of Rhodes Park Schools Group, a leading private education provider in Zambia. Our schools enjoy membership to the Independent Schools Association of Zambia (ISAZ), which provides excellent inter-school competitions, tournaments, and continuous professional development opportunities.

JOB PURPOSE

To perform a full range of accounting and finance duties, including organising financial data inputs and ledger postings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with the Senior Accountant to ensure effective receivable and payable management.
• Deal with customers on financial related queries.
• Provide designated account reports as determined on regular basis.
• Ensure payment vouchers have complete and necessary support for authorization.
• Provide guidance and participate in systems reviews and controls to safeguard company financial resources and ensure prudent use of finances.
• Preparation of Preliminary Audit Files as supervised by the Senior Accountant.
• Posting and Updating Fixed Assets Register, and Initiate the physical verification of assets.
•   Ensure that all accounting records timely updated, transactions processed and posted in Pastel.
•   Undertake Bank reconciliation for specific company accounts as instructed from time to time.
• Be abreast and up to date with current trends and regulations pertaining to your accounting work and profession

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Preferred Academic and Professional Qualifications:

•  Full Grade 12 Certificate with Credits or Better in English and Mathematics
• Qualified Accountant with ZICA, CIMA or ACCA.
• Must be a registered member of ZICA.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Experienced and proficient in the use of Pastel Accounting Software or equivalent Accounting Packages.
• Preparation of monthly statutory returns and hands-on experience in the usage of ZRA ASYCUDA Tax Online System.
• High ethical standards – integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality, professional behavior and compassionate
• Must be detail and action oriented.
• Dynamism and flexibility.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Good administrative and Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work across the organization in all business segments.