About Us:
Tandiza Zambia Finance (Tandiza) is a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), licensed by the Central Bank of Zambia. Our offices are based in Kitwe in the heart of the Copperbelt and Lusaka, in the capital city. Our mission is to efficiently provide competitively priced short-term credit financing to solve customers’ unforeseen short-term cash flow shortfalls.
Further details are included on our website: www.tandizazambiafinance.com
The Opportunity
At Tandiza, we believe our staff are our greatest resource and therefore, we spend a lot of time and effort developing our human capital. We are welcoming applications from suitable candidates to apply for the new exciting role of Assistant Accountant. We are looking for a serious individual who is looking to develop their career in finance in the financial sector and is willing to work hard.
Grade/Role: Assistant Accountant
Responsibilities:
- Capturing all daily transactions from the Bank Accounts and ensuring all transactions are updated in our accounting software within a 24-hour cycle.
- Posting Non-Cash Transaction journals (e.g. Accruals, Depreciation, provisions).
- Preparation and Review of Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Accounts.
- Performing internal audits and review of processes and internal controls periodically and reporting any breaches or recommended improvements to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
- Preparing and signing off the Annual Budget in conjunction with the CFO and CEO.
- Performing monthly budgetary control to ensure annual budget targets are not exceeded.
- Supporting the preparation and submission of BOZ quarterly returns under the supervision of the CFO, maintaining liaisons with all regulatory bodies.
- Coordinating and supervising the Annual Audit under the supervision of the CFO.
- Filing and Uploading of ZRA returns and all other regulatory filings.
- Ensuring all business licenses are up to date.
- Reviewing Loan Applications (15% – 20% of time).
- Preparing and presenting weekly Cash flow forecasts update (25% of time) under the supervision of the CFO.
- Preparation and Review of Company recovery submissions and reconciliations (25% of time).
- Reviewing and uploading of operating expenses payment batches (5% – 10% of time).
- Ensuring all assets are accounted for and safeguarded at all times.
- Conducting internal audits and preparing internal audit reports with key findings and recommendations to be shared with Senior management.
- Various other administrative tasks as may be required by senior management.
Requirements:
- Able to participate in senior management meetings and make recommendations to improve business operations.
- Has experience in fully articulating management instructions and successfully implementing managerial decisions to completion.
- Has experience presenting to senior management.
- Able to take management through commercial reports and recommendations.
- Able to ensure processes/policies are being enforced.
- Able to manage competing commitments effectively.
- Comfortable handling clients, 3rd party supplier relationships, regulators, etc.
- Has a demonstrable history of performing consistently at a high level, with a duty of care, integrity, and professionalism.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Graduate from a reputable university or Professional affiliate qualification e.g. ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent business/economics qualification or qualified NATECH or AAT holders with full experience of running and updating accounting software.
- At least 2 – 5 years’ experience in a junior-to-mid management finance position.
- Experience working in a fast-paced SME business with high growth potential and less structured environment.
Benefits: We offer a competitive pay structure which includes:
- A chance to work under a qualified experienced CFO
- Competitive base and allowances
- A performance-based element
- Healthcare allowance
- Training and educational allowance
- In-house training and coaching.
Please submit your application by emailing us at: tandiza@tandizazambia.com. Clearly indicate which role you are applying for. Your application should contain the following:
- Latest Resume
- Cover letter stating what demonstrable experience you have and how it relates to the requirements of the role you are applying for.
- Contact details for at least three referees (from latest previous or current employees) of relevant seniority.
- Copy of your official identification (e.g. NRC, passport).
- Copy of your academic qualifications which are certified as “true copies of the original”.
In the email title, state the role: “Application for Assistant Accountant”. A failure to furnish the requested documents above and follow instructions will result in immediate rejection of your application.
