Accountant – Payables

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacancies at Mukuba University.

5.0 JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT – PAYABLES (1 Position)

JOB PURPOSE

To control and coordinate all finance and accounting functions of the School/Unit by providing management with detailed analytical reports to aid decision making and controlling expenditures.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare operating and capital annual budgets and ensure budgetary control.
• Ensure that purchases of goods and services are within the budgetary parameters.
• Produce Unit monthly and quarterly management reports timely.
• Ensure that the general accounting functions of the School/unit are carriedout.
• Plan and hold regular school and departmental cost meetings.
• Advise and assist Deans and/or Head of Units on key financial deliverables.
• Carry out Bank Reconciliation for the assigned Unit or School.
• Participate in the year-end stock take to enhance efficiency.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with 5 “O” Levels Credits which should include English Language and Mathematics
• Must have a Bachelor of Accountancy or full ZICA, ACCA, CIMA
• Must be a fully paid up Member of ZICA
• Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in finance or financial management in a reputable organisation.

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should apply enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae, copies of educational certificates certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/telephone/e-mail details. A competitive offer will be given to successful candidates for each of the positions.

To apply for these positions: Send the electronic copy of your applications to jobs@mukuba.edu.zm and copy to registrar@mukuba.edu.zm. Hard copy applications should be sent to the address below:

The Vice Chancellor

Mukuba University

Off Kitwe – Chingola Dual Carriage Way

P.O. Box 20382

ITIMPI, KITWE

ZAMBIA

Candidates are encouraged to send both hard and electronic copies.

Closing date: 21 March, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mukuba University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.