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• Account assistant
• ZamBill Limited
• Full-time
• Lusaka
• 1w ago
• Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounting records, financial reporting, reconciliations, statutory compliance, cost controls, and general accounting operations within a factory environment.

The ideal candidate must be a resident of Lusaka and should have proven accounting experience in a manufacturing or production-based environment.

• Key Responsibilities

The Account assistant will be responsible for:

1. Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, reports, and statements.

2. Managing day-to-day accounting transactions and ensuring proper documentation.

3. Preparing bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, customer reconciliations, and general ledger reconciliations.

4. Supporting cost accounting activities, including production costs, stock movement, and inventory-related accounting.

5. Monitoring factory expenses and assisting management with cost-control measures.

6. Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

7. Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, including tax, NAPSA, NHIMA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

8. Supporting payroll-related accounting where required.

9. Maintaining accurate records of assets, liabilities, income, and expenditure.

10. Assisting with audits and providing required financial documentation.

11. Advising management on financial performance, risks, and areas requiring improvement.

12. Ensuring that all accounting practices are aligned with company policies, financial controls, and applicable accounting standards.

• Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Must possess full ACCA,ZICA qualification, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

2. Must have a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.

3. Must have previous experience working in a manufacturing, factory, or production environment.

4. Must be a resident of Lusaka or currently based within Lusaka.

5. Must have strong knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and internal controls.

6. Experience in stock accounting, cost accounting, or inventory control will be an added advantage.

• Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

1. Strong analytical and numerical skills.

2. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

3. Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

4. Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.

5. Strong integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

6. Good communication and report-writing skills.

7. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

8. Strong computer literacy and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Application Procedure

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their CV and relevant qualifications to:

• bmasrecruitment@gmail.com
• Email Subject Line: Application – Account assistant Lusaka
• For more information, visit: www.bmas.co.za
• Important Notice

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. BMAS is an equal opportunity recruitment service provider and encourages suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated requirements to apply.

• ZamBill Limited