Chief Accountant ExpressCredit Zambia

ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and three surrounding countries, including Namibia, Botswana, and Lesotho.

We operate a multi-channel lending platform for private and government sector employees underserved by mainstream financiers. As a good corporate citizen, our goal is to help people in need of short-term and long-term financial assistance – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.

ExpressCredit is a game-changer and one of the fastest microlenders in the country. A combination of new technologies, mobile sales, and a network of branches and direct sales positions us well for growth and building a sizeable, well-performing loan portfolio.

We are looking for a suitably qualified, competent, and highly motivated professional based in Lusaka to fill the position of Chief Accountant.

Summary Key Responsibilities:

• Review and post journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded in accounting software for multiple group companies according to group policy;
• Review monthly accruals, loan interest calculations, IFRS16 bookings;
• Perform reconciliations and account clearings;
• Preparation of monthly/yearly closings and audit;
• Preparation of IFRS Financial Statements (yearly, interim etc)
• Preparation and review of monthly tax reports (PIT, SOC, VAT, WHT) and preparation of annual CIT declaration;
• Preparation monthly payroll calculations;
• Review of Fixed asset accounting and respective policies;
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in alignment with local government standards, tax, and other local regulations.
• Maintain proper controls to ensure compliance with Group accounting policies as well as with Group internal procedures;
• Participation of cash flow planning;
• Generating and implementing processes to improve and automate daily work.
• Provide support and leadership to 2-3 Team member reporting to you.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 credits including English and Mathematics
• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Chief Accountant;
• Experience in international company having tight monthly closing deadlines;
• Experience in financial institution would be considered as advantage;
• Knowledge of full-cycle accounting process;
• Experience in preparation of IFRS annual reports;
• Strong local tax knowledge, including WHT;
• Experience in working with external auditors;
• Knowledge of IFRS would be considered as advantage;
• Proficient computer skills (especially Excel),
• Good English skills;
• Experience working in international environment;
• Accuracy, punctuality and detail orientation;
• Fast learning skills. Ability to deal with deadlines.