Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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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.

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