Account assistant

Account Assistant Jobs in Lusaka at ZamBill Limited

ZamBill Limited is seeking a dedicated and experienced Account Assistant to join their team in Lusaka, Zambia. This full-time opportunity offers a challenging role focused on managing accounting records, financial reporting, reconciliations, statutory compliance, cost controls, and other accounting operations within a factory environment. Candidates must be residents of Lusaka with proven accounting experience in manufacturing or production settings.

Position Overview for Account Assistant Jobs in Lusaka

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of ZamBill Limited’s factory operations. Responsibilities include preparing accurate financial records and reports, managing daily accounting transactions, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations such as tax, NAPSA, and NHIMA. The role also involves supporting cost accounting activities, monitoring factory expenses, assisting with audits, and advising management on financial performance and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and statements.
• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions with proper documentation.
• Conduct bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support cost accounting including production costs, stock movement, and inventory accounting.
• Monitor factory expenses and assist management with cost-control initiatives.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including tax, NAPSA, NHIMA, and other regulations.
• Support payroll-related accounting tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, income, and expenditure.
• Assist with audits and provide required financial documentation.
• Advise management on financial performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all accounting practices align with company policies, financial controls, and accounting standards.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Full ACCA or ZICA qualification, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• At least 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, factory, or production environment is essential.
• Must be a resident or currently based in Lusaka.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience in stock accounting, cost accounting, or inventory control is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

How to Apply for Account Assistant Jobs in Lusaka

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and relevant qualifications via email to bmasrecruitment@gmail.com. Please use the subject line: Application – Account assistant Lusaka.

For further information, visit www.bmas.co.za.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. BMAS is an equal opportunity recruitment service provider and encourages all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated requirements to apply.