Assistant Accountant – Revenue Armaguard Security Limited

Job Title: Multiple Positions

Company: Armaguard Security Limited

Job Type: Full Time

About us: Armaguard Security Limited is a leading provider of security services across Zambia and we are committed to delivering exceptional security services to our clients.

Armaguard Security Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced members of the public for the following vacant positions:

1) Assistant Accountant – Revenue

The Assistant Accountant – Revenue will be responsible for the following duties;

• Assist to ensure that billing of all customers is complete and reconciliation between the General Ledger and billing system is done and submitted to the Finance Director
• Assist to ensure all billed customers are at all times fully reconciled and all customer receipts are posted in the accounting system
• Assist in circulating account statements to all said customers and ensure they acknowledge the statements
• Assist in engaging the customers to explore the possibility of sending them electronic invoices and firmly agreed payment date
• Together with the entire revenue team and with input from Finance Manager, endeavour to design a repeatable billing process that starts at specific appointed date and closes at a given date i.e Billing to be done by 7th day of the subsequent month
• Assist in liaising with Debt Collection that a collection of above 80% is achieved on customers on a monthly basis
• Assist in designing a process that details points for formally reminding customers are clear and that this is followed to ensure company’s cash flow stability is shielded
• Aspire and document monthly billing process improvement with input of Finance Manager
• Assist in submitting monthly sales report as per provided template and ensure report reconciles with sales per General Ledger
• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned to you by Executive Management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits or better in Mathematics and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, ideally in a diverse business environment.
• Professional accounting certifications (e.g., ZICA, CIMA, and ACCA) are a plus.
• Experience in financial and management accounting
• A member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, Sage 200 Evolution will be an added advantage

Skills/Competencies

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Accurate bookkeeping skills
• Excellent communication
• Good numerical, analytical and accounting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work well with minimum supervision
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity