Accounts Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) is a self-regulated membership body, established under the Accountants Act of 1982 and as amended in the Accountants Act of 2008 has the primary mandate of regulating and promoting the accountancy profession in Zambia.

The Vision of ZICA is “A reputable leader in developing finance and business professionals” Its Mission is “ZICA will protect public interest through the regulation of the accountancy profession to the satisfaction of stakeholders”
The Core Values of the Institute are: “Integrity,
Professionalism,
Customer Centric,
Accountability,
Excellence,
Innovation”

The Institute would like to recruit an outstanding, results-oriented and self-motivated; versatile and professional individual of high personal integrity with appropriate academic and professional qualifications and experience.
1. POSITION : ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Accounts Assistant is expected to assist carrying out regular receipts and payments. The Employee will be required to be processing Finance documents and recording cash transactions accurately.

REPORTING STRUCTURE
The Accounts Assistant is accountable to the Assistant Accountant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Custodian of Documents and Cash Under Custodian responsibilities, the Accounts Assistant will be required to be performing the following functions:-
• Keeping the Institutes documents safe;
• Ensuring that petty cash is readily available in the safe;

Banking and Withdraws
• Banking and withdrawing cash as instructed by Superiors.

• Receipting and Receiving all payments for services rendered by ZICA, producing manual receipts for foreign currency transactions and computerized for kwacha transactions in order to comply with accounting procedures;
Reconciliation
• Carrying out reconciliations on a daily basis matching receipts to deposit slips totals in order to ensure good record keeping;
Petty Cash
• Preparing float reconciliations and journal vouchers related to travel advances, and advice on uncleared travel and other advances for appropriate action;

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
• Grade Twelve Certificate with six credits or better, English and Mathematics a must;
• A minimum of 1 year post experience in a similar position;
• One should possess good understanding of all accounting systems and procedures with excellent customer service skills;
• CA Application Advanced Diploma in Accounting or Equivalent;
• Computer literate and ability to use accounting packages;
• Integrity and honesty;
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems and achieve deadlines on time;
• Must be a member of ZICA at any level.

NOTE: 1. Please do not attach certificates at this stage, clearly indicate narrations of your grades prevailing on your Certificates. On your CV, For Example: Grade Twelve Narration:-3 credits (English, Mathematics, History), 2 Distinctions (Commerce, Biology) etc.
2. All applications should be sent via email. No Post Office posted application letters and hand delivered hard Copies will be accepted;

If you are interested and meet the stated requirements, you may send a motivation letter accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) electronically. Indicate three traceable professional/work related referees with working contact Cell Phone numbers addressed to: –
The Chief Executive Officer Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants,
Accountants Park,
Thabo Mbeki Road,
P O Box 32005, LUSAKA

Email: careers@zica.co.zm The closing date for receiving applications is 16th September, 2022 by close of business.