Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Opportunity
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Media, established under the IBA Act No. 17 of 2002, as amended in 2010 and 2017. The principal mandate of the IBA is to regulate the broadcasting sector in Zambia.

2. Job Purpose
To Develop, manage, implement and coordinate the financial and management accounting activities of the Authority and provide guidance to management in making key financial decisions relating to resource mobilization, investment analysis and other financial decisions to ensure that organisational objectives are achieved.

4. Essential/Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
a) Professional Qualification:
• School certificate or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/Full ACCA or Full CIMA from recognised University/Institutions.
• Master’s degree in a related field from a recognised University/Institution.
• Member of ZICA or ACCA or CIMA.

b) Minimum Relevant Work Experience:
• 5 years’ post qualification work experience at least with 3 years in Financial Management within the Public Service.
• In-depth understanding of sage accounting system, Microsoft Excel, Aruti payroll and other accounting software used in government.
• In-depth knowledge and usage of internet banking.
• Experience in mobilising resources through strategic partnership with Development Fund Institutions (DFIs), donor community, Licensees, equity houses and the private sector.
• Excellent commercial and business acumen.

c) Skill Requirements
• Budgeting.
• Planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and other relevant software.
• Internet banking.
• Preparation of financial report
• Maintaining Asset Register in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Maintaining books of Accounts.
• Maintaining accountable documents such as payment vouchers, receipts, Contracts etc.
• Fiduciary management.
• Supervisory.
• Human Resource Management.
• Assessment skill.
• Internet banking and online Financial Management.
• Payroll administration.
• Ability to respond to audit queries and provide necessary documentation.
• Financial Risk Management.
• Negotiation.

d) Personal Attributes:
• High standards of integrity and morality
• High levels of interest in accounting
• Willing to learn new things and skills
• Passionate about setting high standards of excellence
• Reliable and trustworthy person; and
• A driver of the vision of accounting at Independent Broadcasting Authority.
• Strong communication and interpersonal

5. WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Office work environment.
• Use of computers and other office equipment.
• Concentration and analysis.
• Time keeper while managing tight deadlines.
• Involves dealing with a lot of Licensees scattered in the ten (10) regions of Zambia.
• Involves dealing with local institutions and international institutions in the broadcasting sector.
• Ability to handle Stress, may require work-life balance.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• The closing date for receiving applications is 25th March 2025.
• Interested candidates can access full job descriptions and requirements on the Authority’s website: www.iba.org.zm
• All applicants that shall be shortlisted to attend interviews, will be required to come with the original certificates to gather with validation document for each certificate from Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA).
• Applications should be addressed to/ delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices to:
• The Director General
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Mass Media Complex
Alick Nkhata Road
P. O. Box 32475
LUSAKA
ZAMBIA
• Applications can be sent by mail to the above address or hand delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the IBA Offices or sent

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