Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) is a government institution under the newly created Ministry of Technology & Science, established by the Science and Technology Act (No 26) of 1997 through Statutory Instrument No 73 of 1998, after the repeal of the National Council for Scientific Research (NCSR) Act, CAP 236 of the Laws of Zambia.

The Zambian government has prioritized Science & Technology as a key driver for socio-economic transformation. NISIR is looking for young, ambitious and innovative self-starters who are ready to tackle and lead challenging projects. Are you a:
1. Fresh graduate with a STEM background?
2. Suitably qualified, relevantly experienced, self-motivated Scientists or Engineer?
3. Suitably qualified, relevantly experienced, self-motivated HR and Accounting Staff?

We invite you to join NISIR. We offer an attractive environment for conducting Science & Technology innovation that advances national development and improves the quality of lives for our citizens. The following position is open, and females are encouraged to apply.

Position: Accounts Assistant (HQ) (3-year fixed term contract. Renewable depending on performance)
Qualification
• Grade 12 certificate with credits in English and Mathematics
• Diploma in Accounts.
• Bachelor Degree in Accounts will be an added advantage.

Purpose of the Job:
To provide Assurance to Management and the Board on the effectiveness of Governance, Risk management and control processes.

Main Duties of the Job
• To raise payment vouchers and keep proper register of all payments made
• To allot code expenditure to their cost units and cost canters system (i.e. the chart of accounts)
• Postings all transactions to their respective cash books/ ledgers
• Raising of journal vouchers to initiate, correct, adjust or upgrade ledger accounts
• Provide monthly reconciliations of all trade payables accounts for goods and services obtained by the Institute
• To ensure that receipts for all payments are obtained and attached to payment vouchers
• To ensure that all payment vouchers are properly filed and are available for audit whenever required
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Women are encouraged to apply. Qualifying applicants should send their detailed CV, copies of professional documents/certificates, cover letter with at least 3 traceable referees and their day contact details to:
The Director
National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research
P.O. Box 310158
Lusaka.
Or by email to: jobs@nisir.org.zm
Closing date 15th February, 2022.

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