National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR)
The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) is a government institution under the Ministry of Technology & Science, established by the Science and Technology Act (No 26) of 1997 through Statutory Instrument No 73 of 1998, after the repeal of the National Council for Scientific Research (NCSR) Act, CAP 236 of the Laws of Zambia.
NISIR is looking for suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions.
Position:
Assistant Accountant (HQ)
(3-year fixed term contract. Renewable depending on performance).
Qualification:
- Grade 12 certificate with credits in English Mathematics, and
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Part II of ZICA/ACCA/CIMA.
- Full ZICA/ACCA/ CIMA will be an added advantage.
Summary Job Description:
Main PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide assistance to the Financial Accountant on the day-to-day operations and production of reports.
MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB.
- To verify payments to ensure that proper supporting documents are available
- To code expenditure to the cost units and cost centers in accordance with the Chart of Accounts
- To undertake daily postings of transactions to Pastel or SAGE 300
- To timely reconcile all Control accounts and to reconcile and maintain the Travel advance (TA) Journal
- To effectively maintain the creditors ledger
- To prepare bank reconciliations
- To verify monthly financial reports from Plant Science Research and Animal Science Research Centers
- To produce monthly/Quarterly/yearly Trial Balances
- To supervise Accounts Payable staff
- To perform any other duty as may be assigned to you from time to time
HOW TO APPLY
Qualifying applicants should send their detailed CV, copies of professional documents/certificates, cover letter with at least 3 traceable referees and their day contact details to:
The Director
National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research
P.O. Box 310158
Lusaka
Closing date for receiving applications is 16th August, 2024