{"id":5112,"date":"2025-09-01T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/expenditure-and-payables-accountant-at-zambian-open-university\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T00:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T00:14:56","slug":"expenditure-and-payables-accountant-at-zambian-open-university","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5112","title":{"rendered":"Expenditure and Payables Accountant at Zambian Open University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Zambian Open University (ZAOU) is an institution of high standing both locally and internationally, whose vision is \u201cto be an internationally recognized University providing quality education through full-time, Open and distance, and blended learning\u2019\u2019. The University is now looking for a self-motivated, suitably qualified individual to fill up the position of Expenditure and Payables Accountant.<br \/>\n1. Position: Expenditure and Payables Accountant<br \/>\n2. Reports to: Finance Manager<br \/>\n3. Role Overview: To facilitate and process payments to vendors, service providers and statutory obligations. Key tasks will include tracking and reporting on expenditure, reconciling invoices and vendor accounts and keeping accurate transaction records in Pastel. This will also involve preparing expenditure related journal entries. This role is also expected to propose procedures that will enhance value for money, financial recording and reporting.<br \/>\n4. Responsibilities:<br \/>\n\u2013 Review and verify invoices and payment requests, research and resolve invoice discrepancies.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments through internet<br \/>\nbanking.<br \/>\nRecord and post expenditure into Pastel on a daily basis.<br \/>\nDetermine monthly expenditure forecast and perform monthly reconciliation of vendor accounts.<br \/>\nEnsure statutory obligations such as ZRA, NAPSA, and NHIMA are paid as and when they are due.<br \/>\nAccrue for projected expenditure and pass relevant journals in Pastel and this includes Gratuity, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA and WCFCB.<br \/>\nGenerate monthly and quarterly expenditure report to management.<br \/>\nPerform quarterly variance analysis and propose budget revisions should need arise.<br \/>\nPerform reconciliation of all accounts payables on a monthly basis i.e.Gratuity and leave day\u2019s provisions.<br \/>\nWork in compliance with organization accounting standard and guidelines.<br \/>\nAssist in financial audits and implement audit recommendation.<br \/>\nWork in compliance with organization accounting standard and guidelines.<br \/>\nUse software application (SAGE 200 -Pastel) for company accounting operation.<br \/>\nAttend to any other duties that may be assigned by your supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>5. Qualifications:<\/p>\n<p>Grade 12 Certificate with 5 \u2018O\u2019 levels with Credit or better, including English and Mathematics.<br \/>\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting or Full ACCA, CIMA.<br \/>\nAt least 3 years\u2019 Experience in the relevant position with Pastel is a MUST.<br \/>\nReliable and must have strong analytical and communication skills.<br \/>\nAble to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines.<br \/>\nStrong verbal and oral communication skills.<br \/>\nSelf-motivated and strong analytical skills.<br \/>\nAttention to detail, prioritization skill and time management.<br \/>\nQuick learner with a positive attitude.<br \/>\nMust be highly organized and able to deal with a high volume of data.<br \/>\nAble to work proactively and independently with a team in a fast-paced environment.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing is Caring! 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