Chief Accountant job at ExpressCredit Zambia
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Vacancy title:
Chief Accountant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

ExpressCredit Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 25 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 17 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
• ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and three surrounding countries, including Namibia, Botswana, and Lesotho.
• We operate a multi-channel lending platform for private and government sector employees underserved by mainstream financiers. As a good corporate citizen, our goal is to help people in need of short-term and long-term financial assistance – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.
• ExpressCredit is a game-changer and one of the fastest microlenders in the country. A combination of new technologies, mobile sales, and a network of branches and direct sales positions us well for growth and building a sizeable, well-performing loan portfolio.
• We are looking for a suitably qualified, competent, and highly motivated professional based in Lusaka to fill the position of Chief Accountant.

Summary Key Responsibilities:
• Review and post journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded in accounting software for multiple group companies according to group policy;
• Review monthly accruals, loan interest calculations, IFRS16 bookings;
• Perform reconciliations and account clearings;
• Preparation of monthly/yearly closings and audit;
• Preparation of IFRS Financial Statements (yearly, interim etc)
• Preparation and review of monthly tax reports (PIT, SOC, VAT, WHT) and preparation of annual CIT declaration;
• Preparation monthly payroll calculations;
• Review of Fixed asset accounting and respective policies;
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in alignment with local government standards, tax, and other local regulations.
• Maintain proper controls to ensure compliance with Group accounting policies as well as with Group internal procedures;
• Participation of cash flow planning;
• Generating and implementing processes to improve and automate daily work.
• Provide support and leadership to 2-3 Team member reporting to you.

Qualifications and Requirements
• Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 credits including English and Mathematics
• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Chief Accountant;
• Experience in international company having tight monthly closing deadlines;
• Experience in financial institution would be considered as advantage;
• Knowledge of full-cycle accounting process;
• Experience in preparation of IFRS annual reports;
• Strong local tax knowledge, including WHT;
• Experience in working with external auditors;
• Knowledge of IFRS would be considered as advantage;
• Proficient computer skills (especially Excel),
• Good English skills;
• Experience working in international environment;
• Accuracy, punctuality and detail orientation;
• Fast learning skills. Ability to deal with deadlines.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, October 25 2023
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 17-10-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-10-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 17-10-2066
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