Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Operations Support
- Assist with posting routine journal entries for accruals prepayments and expense allocations.
- Support the month-end closing process by tracking outstanding entries gathering supporting documentation.
- Maintain updated and organized general ledger schedules.
Banking and Bank Reconciliation
- Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations for all operational and petty cash accounts.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items in collaboration with the accountant.
- Prepare and file supporting documentation for monthly bank reconciliation files.
- Maintain a proper record of bank statements cheque registers and deposit slips.
Accounts Payable and Invoice Processing
- Monitor aging of accounts payable and support timely processing of recurring expenses.
- Track and maintain up-to-date supplier documentation (e.g. contracts approval forms quotations).
- Ensure supplier files are properly documented for audit readiness.
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Perform reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts
- Ensure timely investigation and resolution of variances.
- Support the Accountant in preparing monthly balance sheet folders with backup documentation.
Audit and Compliance
- Assist with gathering documents for internal and external audits.
- Maintain proper filing and compliance tracking for finance SOPs and group policies.
- Follow up with other departments on outstanding audit or compliance documentation.
General Departmental Support
- Assist the Accountant and Financial Controller with preparation of monthly reports and executive packs.
- File and maintain accurate records of journal entries invoices contracts and financial schedules.
- Participate in training and actively seek development on financial systems and hotel procedures.
Relief and Backup Responsibilities
- Support basic AFC or Accountant functions during absence under supervision.
- Take initiative to escalate irregularities or delays in posting or reconciliation.
Qualifications :
Degree in Accountancy Finance ZICA (CA) or part qualified ACCA/CIMA Advanced Diploma Level
Paid up Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
ZAQA verification of all qualifications is required.
Additional Information :
Full grade twelve school certificate
Three traceable referees with their emails and mobile numbers
Closing date: 18th August 2025
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
