The Assistant Accountant main role is to capture all accounting transactions and provide all necessary financial information of the Business. The incumbent works within the set framework and refers all decisions to the Finance Manager. This position is a support position that enables the Fincred Finance Team to achieve their results by providing necessary finance and administration support.
The position reports to the Finance Manager and will be based on Kitwe.
Responsibilities
- The incumbent is responsible for the recording and capturing of all financial transactions and disbursements to ensure that all funds utilized by the Project are accounted for.
- Management of intercompany accounts, including postings and payments.
- Prepare bank reconciliations to ensure that bank balances are in line with cash book balances.
- Conduct petty cash counts by carrying out spot checks on the custodian of petty cash.
- Filling all financial records to ensure easy access and for record keeping enabling easy referencing by the auditors and any external use required.
- Participate in Budget formulation and reviews.
Qualifications
- A Degree in Accounting
- CIMA / ACCA / CA Zambia or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage
- 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role in the Private Sector.
- Well versed in computerized accounting applications.
- Member of Zambia Institute of Charted Accountants (ZICA)
- Team player with excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills.
- Dynamic, self-driven and solutions oriented.
- Agile and willing to learn
Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, relevant professional accreditation, registrations and ID/Passport to careers@fincredfinance.com . The subject of your email should read: Application: Assistant Accountant, respectively.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 20 July, 2023.
Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.
