Assistant Accountant
JobsBy Zambia Bureau of Standards
ZABS is a statutory body currently operating under the Standards Act No. 4 of 2017. Under this Act, ZABS is mandated to provide Standardization and Quality Assurance services to industry in order to support production of goods and services of acceptable quality for national, regional and international markets. ZABS also acts as a link between local industry and regional and international standardization and quality assurance (SQA) organizations. 8. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (ZABS 6 x 1) A. JOB PURPOSE To provide support in finance by performing routine accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with financial reporting. B. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Process receipts, payments, and journals into the accounting system. • Processes invoices and ensure timely payment by vendors. • Maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers, receipts, and other supporting documentation. • Organizes and files financial documents for easy retrieval during audits and financial reviews. • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations by comparing ledger entries with bank statements. • Preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports as Requested. • Ensures that all accounting procedures and policies are followed to meet audit requirements. • Managing accounts payables by reviewing, verifying, and processing vendor payments. C. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Grade 12 Certificate • ZAQA qualifications verification certificates • Part Two ACCA, ZICA or CIMA. • 3 years of experience in an accounting or finance role • Must be a member of ZICA • Ability to work with accuracy and precision, especially in data entry and financial documentation. • Strong ability to work with numbers, financial data, and spreadsheets. • Knowledge of Pastel Accounting Software CONDITIONS The position above falls under the Management conditions of service category. Sharing is Caring! Click on the Icons Below