Assistant Accountant Private School

A renowned private school in Lusaka seeks the services of an Assistant Accountant  candidate with various prerequisite qualifications and skills that typically include:

QUALIFICATIONS,

1. Degree  in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

2. Work experience as an Accounting Assistant

3. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures

4. Familiarity with finance regulations

5. Hands-on experience with MS Excel, Ms Access , Dove Payroll and other accounting software

6. Organization skills

7. Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information

8. Registered member of ZICA

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

2. Mathematical skills and in-depth knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles

3. Ability to work as a part of a team

4. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

5.  Collection and banking of revenue in order to enhance safety of institutional funds

6. Proficiency with accounting software,

7. Updating and reconciling financial ledgers

8. Carry out compilation of payment vouchers

9. Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets for the company

10.  Preparing financial documents such as purchase orders and bank statements

11.  Verifying company expenses, bank deposits and bank payments

12.  Complying with financial laws and regulations alongside in-house policies

13.  Draft accounts reports to facilitate decision making

14.  Maintain books of accounts

Follow adherence to  client school fees payment plans