Vacancy title:
2 Assistant Accountants
Jobs at:
Electoral Commission of ZambiaDeadline of this Job:
Friday, March 14 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Electoral Commission of Zambia seeks to recruit two (02) qualified and experienced Zambian citizens on temporary basis to fill the positions of Assistant Accountants for a period of twelve (12) Months.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To carry out routine accounting operations relating to receivables and payables. The office bearers will also assist in capturing data in the IFMIS/SAP ERP in preparation of the Management accounts. They will also be instrumental in preparing budgets and bank reconciliations
REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY
The Assistant Accountants will report to the Accountant – Payables.
KEY RESPONSIBILIY
1. Receipts all cash and cheques received by the Commission using appropriate Commission procedure.
2. Prepares on a weekly basis, a report of all receipts and bank deposits.
3. Assists in capturing commitments and payments into the /IFMIS/SAP ERP for further processing.
4. Records all payments into the /IFMIS/SAP ERP System.
5. Keeps custody of all approved payment vouchers and release payments to relevant recipients recording all relevant details.
6. Facilitates all banking services for the Commission on a daily basis.
7. Keeps abreast of developments in area of speciality and adhere to the ethics code of conduct for the profession.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
2. Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or CA Zambia.
3. Minimum 2 years post qualifying relevant experience.
4. Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
OTHER SKILLS
1. Organizational and leadership skills
2. Planning and analytical skills
3. Adaptability and continuous learning
4. Collaboration and Teamwork
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Paying attention to detail
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION
1. Non-partisan.
2. Honest and reliable with high moral strength.
3. High degree of confidentiality.
4. High degree of integrity.
5. Tact and diplomacy.
6. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
7. Self-starter
8. Pleasant Personality
9. Non-partisan.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• Interested candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating the position on the envelope) to the undersigned enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of educational and professional certificates and professional membership not later than Friday, 14th March, 2025.
• The Chief Electoral Officer,
Electoral Commission of Zambia,
Elections House, Haile Selassie Avenue,
P.O Box 50274,
LUSAKA.
• NB: Suitably qualified applicants must submit copies of certificates which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
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