Accounts Assistant Nkhwazi Primary School

PURPOSE: To undertake all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the School in order to ensure transparency, accountability and value for money.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertakes the updating and reconciliation of all ledger accounts in order to facilitate preparation of financial reports;
• Prepares supporting schedules in accordance with assertions applicable to the account balances;
• Facilitates preparation of bank reconciliation statements by ensuring that all financial transactions for all bank accounts are posted;
• Assisting in posting inventory journals relating to office/academic stationery, cleaning materials etc;
• Undertakes timely processing of requests for payment in order to meet financial obligations as and when they fall due;
• Stock taking of office and cleaning materials, as well as stock of both moveable and non-movable assets;
• Assisting in preparing and raising and capturing invoices and receipts for customers;
• Posting payroll, purchases and general journals as assigned by the Supervisor;
• Performing other Accounting duties as delegated by the Supervisor or Financial Controller;
• Issuing materials such as cleaning and office stationery;
• Filling all documents;
• Prepare statutory returns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.
• ZICA Licentiate, ACCA Part 2 or CIMA Part 2.
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (2023 membership certificate to be attached to the application letter).
• Must be Computer Literate.