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

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

(b) Main accountabilities:
• Preparation of the University’s Annual Budget;
• Preparation of Quarterly Management accounts;
• Preparation of draft Financial statements for audit purposes;
• Reconciliation of the bank accounts;
• Reconciliation of debtors and creditors ledgers
• Updating students’ records on a daily basis;
• Monitor receipting and daily banking of cash
• Attending to accounting queries on a daily basis;
• Prompt payments to all University’s suppliers of goods and services;
• Performing the duties of the Accountant in his/her absence; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

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

(d) Qualifications and Experience
• School Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a reputable university
• Fully qualified NATECH/ATDAAT or partly qualified ACCA/CIMA
• At least Licentiate Membership of ZICA , ACCA or CIMA
• A Registered member of ZICA
• Minimum of two (2) years post-graduation accounting experience, preferably in a tertiary education institution; and
• Demonstrated analytical, administrative and financial management skills.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job Experience Requirements: Minimum of two (2) 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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