Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following job aimed at contributing to the Bank’s strategic vision, in the Finance Division under the Finance Department at Head Office:-
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT (X1)
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure that all internal and external payments are processed accurately, timely and in adherence to approved payment procedures and policies.
Under the supervision of the Financial Reporting Head, the following are among the Job Key Responsibilities:-
- Process all staff related payments including but not limited to:
- Approved loan amounts.
- Pension claims once received from fund managers.
- Staff related insurance claims once funds are received from insurance companies.
- Process all payments to external suppliers and service providers.
- Ensuring that all Statutory payments are made accurately and before the due date to avoid penalties and fines associated with late payments.
- To process all dividends payments as approved by shareholders and the Board.
- Ensure that all payments have required supporting documentation and that payments are processed in adherence to approved procedures and policies.
- Ensure that all items are reconciled on suspense accounts.
- Supervise all payables staff and ensure they have clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
- All other tasks or responsibilities as maybe assigned by management.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACT
- External: External Auditors, ZRA, NAPSA.
- Internal: All Divisions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 Credit or above mandatory in Mathematics and English and any other three subjects.
- Degree in Accountancy or Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (i.e. ACCA/ZICA) from a recognized institution.
- At least four to five (4-5) years’ experience.
- Certification: ZICA Membership
JOB CORE COMPETENCIES
- Analytical skills.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Collaboration/Team work.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving ability.
- Planning and optimizing for the accomplishment of tasks.
- Drive for results.
- Attention to detail.
- Customer service orientation.
- Advanced ERP skills.
- Data entry.
- Numeracy skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applications must have an application/cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae indicating the position being applied for in the subject line and should be sent by email to vacancies@zanaco.co.zm no later than Thursday, 27th July, 2017.
Kindly note that you MUST attach copies of qualifications along with the application cover letter and curriculum vitae.
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO.
Zanaco provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in employment (women are encouraged to apply).