Senior Accounts Officer – Cashiering Nico Insurance Zambia Limited

NICO Insurance Zambia Limited, a general insurance company, has been operating in Zambia since 1st October 1997, and has branches in Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Livingstone and Chipata. NICO Insurance Zambia Limited is a member of NICO Group of Companies operating in Malawi, and Sanlam through Sanlam Emerging Markets. The Company is now seeking to identify a qualified individual to be engaged as Senior Accounts Officer- Cashiering.

Reporting to the Team Lead Financial Reporting, the Senior Accounts Officer Cashiering’s main duties will include the following:

• Receipting of cash, cheques and bank transfers and the allocation to correct client, agent & broker accounts.
• Preparation of Head Office daily banking reports and compiling of daily banking reports from all the branches.
• Managing petty cash in line with internal control procedures and maintaining sufficient petty cash float to meet demands.
• Performing bi-weekly and monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations with timely follow up and closure of reconciling items.
• Preparation of audit schedules that agree with General Ledger.
• Preparation and submission of VAT and IPL returns before deadlines.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Have a diploma in Finance, Accounting, Audit or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years in experience in busy Accounting/Finance environment.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity
• Attention to detail
• High levels of adaptability
• Good communication skills
• Hard worker
• Team player