Financial Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION
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3.4.1 IDENTIFICATION SECTION
JOB TITLE : Financial Accountant
JOB GRADE : ZH4
DEPARTMENT : Finance

3.4.2 JOB PURPOSE
To oversee the period financial reporting required for external and internal reporting. Collects and
analyses financial data, ensuring that all reporting is in compliance with International Financial
Reporting Standards and applicable regulatory guidelines.

3.4.3 KEY RESULT AREAS AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

KEY RESULT AREAS PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)
Processing Manages timely processing of payments in order to facilitate
procurement of goods and services and meet the company
financial obligations.
Ensure correct revaluation of foreign denominated accounts and
balances at each reporting period
Statutory obligations Provides tax planning advice with reference to current legislation,
as well as tax issues associated with business mergers and
acquisitions
Compliance with all statutory and tax requirements such as PAYE,
WHT, NHI, VAT, NAPSA etc.
Ensures that reports, fillings and documentation complies with the
Group’s regulations, professional standards, Companies Act,
Public Finance Management Act, Securities Act and GAAP
reporting guidelines.
Reconciliation Review all reconciliations of General Ledger balances to
subledgers and reconciles financial discrepancies by analysing
accounts.

Reporting
Prepares group/ company financial statements such as such as half
yearly, annual and other financial reports in accordance with the
applicable laws and regulations.
Prepares tax returns for onward submission to tax authorities.
Takes responsibility of all other external financial reports from
subordinates and ensures that they are signed off by Finance
Manager.
Analyses, interprets and communicates financial operating results
to provide information and guidance to departments and
managements.
Provides group financial forecasting and risk analysis.
Group Oversight Support the Financial Manager reporting & analysis, in the
preparation, report, and review of monthly, quarterly reporting of
the ZCCM-IH group tax position.
Takes ownership for the year-end reporting and assisting with the
Group financial statement audit process.
Works with subsidiaries to resolve findings on financial matters and
reports to management on the status of the Group Internal Audit
Correction Grid on a monthly basis.
Ensures that consistent and standardized processes exist across the
ZCCM-IH group regarding the preparation of annual reports and
other external reporting.
Compliance with
accounting standards,
policies, procedures and
applicable laws and
regulations.
Ensures that accounting/treatment of all transactions are in
compliance with IAS, IFRS, group policies and applicable tax
laws.
Serves as subject matter expert for accounting questions and
valuation, audit matters.
Ensures that any changes in the company/ group’s circumstances,
legislation, regulations, financial reporting standards and policies
are incorporated in the systems and processes across the ZCCM￾IH group.
External and internal
audit
Provides an annual audit plan (AGM Roadmap) by June of every
year.
Manages group/ company internal and external audits and
provides requested information/ including addressing audit matters
timely.
Provides financial information to management by compiling and
presenting reports, strategic plans and financial statements
Other responsibilities Manages subordinate staff in day to day performance of their work
Preforms other responsibilities as assigned

3.4.4 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
a) Finance Manager – Reporting & Analysis
b) Other Jobs Reporting to 3.4.4(a) above:
Nil
c) Number and level of immediate subordinates:
Assistant Accountant

3.4.5 ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

a) Professional Qualification:
Five (05) ‘O’ Levels
Full professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA
Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy will be an added advantage
Professional Membership

b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
3 years’ experience in a similar position.
c) Skill Specifications:
– Communication and interpersonal skills
– Analytical skills
– Computer skills
– Coaching / delegation skills
– Drive and enthusiasm with a can-do attitude

d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
– Integrity
– Conscientious

Applications together with copies of certificates and detailed curriculum vitae should reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday 15th June 2022.

Chief Human Resource & Administration Officer
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc
ZCCM IH Office Park, Alick Nkhata Road
P O Box 30040
LUSAKA
Alternatively, forward your application to jobs@zccm-ih.com.zm