Schools Accounts Assistant Private School

SCHOOLS ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

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

1. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Degree in Accounting, or relevant field

2. Work experience as an Accounts Assistant

3. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and Procurement procedures

4. Familiarity with finance regulations

5. Hands-on experience with MS Excel and Pastel Accounting Software

6. Organization skills

7. Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information

8. Registered member of ZICA

2. 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

15. Follow adherence to client school fees payment plans