Assistant Accountant Receivables

Company Description

Hollard Zambia is a trusted provider of life and general insurance solutions, committed to delivering innovative products that protect individuals, families, and businesses. We combine global expertise with local insight to provide reliable cover and exceptional service. Our mission is to enable more people to create and secure a better future through insurance that truly makes a difference.

Role Description

• Capture all receipt transactions into accounting system.
• Ensure that cheques are banked on daily.
• Follow up with Operations to Capture Client invoices and share update schedules.
• Ensure that all DDAC collections are processed on the respective dates and follow ups made for those that bounce with Operations team.
• Liasing with bank personal when necessary i.e. rectify unidentified transactions.
• Bank Reconciliations.
• Supervise Managing of petty cash and ensuring necessary procedures are followed.
• GL Reconciliations.
• Bank Reconciliations
• Management of Asset Register
• Capturing of fixed assets into Sage fixed asset module and ensure that all fixed assets are tagged and labelled with asset codes.
• Monthly processing of depreciation in the fixed asset module and generating of JV for posting
• Monthly capturing of the IFRS 16 journals
• Assisting in Preparation of Underwriting Journals
• Ensure IFRS 17 BAU tasks are being performed promptly.
• Adhere to service level agreements between the departments.
• Liaising with external auditors during annual audit and providing required information to ensure its timely completion.
• Coordinating procurement of office supplies and stationery.
• Ensuring timely renewal of all business licenses.
• Overseeing general office maintenance including office vehicles.
• Other related duties.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/Degree in Accounting
• 12 Certificate with at least 5 O Levels including English and Mathematics

Experience Required

• At least 2 years’ experience in similar role.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good report writing and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Understanding of basic insurance principles
• Good grasp of Microsoft Office applications and accounting packages.

Application Details

Interested candidates who meet the criteria should send CVs and copies of qualification to jobs@hollardzam.com on or before 10th October, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.