Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
The Accountant assists the Bursar in planning, implementing, monitoring and controlling of Finance Department’s activities. .

Main Accountabilities:
• Directing and monitoring the activities of the Accounts Department;
• Assisting the Bursar in preparing the University’s Annual Budget;
• Assisting the Bursar in preparing Quarterly Management Accounts;
• Assisting the Bursar in preparing draft Financial Statements for audit purposes;
• Ensuring correct posting of accounting transactions to the general ledger;
• Reconciling bank accounts;
• Reconciling debtors and creditors ledgers;
• Updating students’ records on a daily basis;
• Monitoring receipting and daily banking of cash;
• Ensuring prompt payments to all University’s suppliers of goods and services;
• Attending to accounting queries on a daily basis;
• Preparing payroll;
• Monitoring expenditure to keep it within budgetary estimates;
• Giving advice on financial implications of business decisions;
• Advising and supporting all University Units in making financial decisions;
• Performing the duties of the Bursar in his/her absence; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Attributes
• Must have high levels of personal and professional integrity;
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to sound leadership to subordinates;
• Must be reliable, self-confident and humble; and
• Must be self-motivated and a team player.

Qualifications and Experience
• School Certificate
• Full ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• A registered member of ZICA
• At least Associate Membership of ZICA, ACCA or CIMA
• Minimum of five (5) years post-graduation accounting experience, preferably in a tertiary education institution
• Demonstrated analytical, administrative and financial management skills.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Minimum of five (5) years

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Candidates meeting the above specifications should send their application letters, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and names and contact details of three (3) referees (for accounting jobs, two (2) referees should be professionals in the area of Accountancy), to the registrar@zaou.ac.zm  or by post to:
The Registrar
Zambian Open University
Newfoundland Campus
Unity Road, Off Mumbwa Road, P.O. Box 31295
Lusaka
The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, 19th June, 2020.

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