Finance and Administration Officer Servicing Industry

EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY

A fast-growing Company in Service Industry, is offering a challenging career opportunity to a highly committed, motivated, experienced and result oriented individual.

Job Title: Finance & Administration Officer (1 Position)

Location: Lusaka

Contract: Fixed term contract (3 years renewable based on performance)

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager, the successful candidate shall ensure effective, timely development, implementation and maintenance of all financial, accounting, administrative and human resources systems, procedures and records for the Company.

The following are the specific accountabilities: –

• Implementation and ensuring compliance to financial and accounting systems, policies and procedures
• Maintenance of comprehensive financial and accounting records including preparation of budgets and financial statements, preparation and administration of the payroll, contracts administration, invoicing, debt collection, medical claims payment
• Ensuring compliance to all statutory requirements including preparation and submission of all returns under the Companies Act, ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA, Workers Compensation, Municipality/city Council etc
• Development and implementation of administrative systems including office systems & procedures, documents & records management, communications & correspondence, meetings & events, facility & equipment maintenance, health & safety, security etc
• Implementation of human resources management systems and procedures including; compliance to labour laws, industrial relations, training, evaluation, leave administration etc
• Development and implementation of procurement, logistics, travel and transport systems
• Development and training of subordinate employees
• Undertaking other work activities as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and experience: –

• Full Grade 12 certificate with five (5) ‘O’ levels
• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Professional qualifications such as ZICA, ACCA or CIMA
• Postgraduate Training in Human Resources Management, Company Secretary, Procurement and/or Risk Management
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience
• Membership of relevant professional body

Key Attributes and skills:

• Computer literate with working knowledge of relevant (Pastel) accounting packages
• Knowledge of the Companies Act and relevant administrative procedures
• Excellent knowledge of relevant statutory requirements such as ZRA , NAPSA, Workers Compensation, NHIMA etc
• Self – management practices with excellent planning, organizing, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Enterprising, creative, Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• High levels of Understanding Pastel systems and analytical in processing transactions.
• Flexible with ability and willingness to learn and operate in a new environment