Country:<\/p>\n
Zambia<\/p>\n
Due Date:<\/p>\n
Friday, October 10, 2025<\/p>\n
The Zambezi River Authority is seeking a highly motivated, suitably qualified, and experienced\u00a0Zambian national\u00a0to fill the position of\u00a0Accounts Assistant \u2013 Accounts Payable (Internal)\u00a0on a\u00a0temporary basis\u00a0for a period of five (5) months under the Finance Department, to be based at\u00a0Head Office, Lusaka.
\nJOB PURPOSE
\nTo prepare payment vouchers, upload payments on the banking platform, maintain the internal payables ledger, and prepare cashflow reports.
\nUnder the supervision of the Financial Accountant, the Accounts Assistant \u2013 Accounts Payable (Internal) will carry out the following key responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Receive and review fully approved staff travel expenses claims, including advances and acquittals, for inclusion in cash flow planning.
\nCompile cashflow forecast (i.e., Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual) and submit for review by superior.
\nProcess and post all staff travel-related payments in a timely and accurate manner in the\u00a0SAP ERP system.
\nMonitor and review bank statements for any failed staff-related payments and ensure proper receipting and posting of such transactions.
\nPrepare aged internal payables report and resolve any long outstanding claims.
\nReconcile staff travel expenses monthly, ensuring all travel advances are cleared and accounted for.
\nAccrue and post to appropriate general ledger accounts all staff-related expenses.
\nPrepare month end schedules of employee payables to support the preparation of management accounts.
\nPrepare year end supporting schedules to aid financial reporting and the external audit process.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
\nGeneral Education:<\/p>\n
(5) Five \u2018O\u2019 Levels with credits\/ \u201cCs\u201d or better; in\u00a0English,\u00a0Mathematics, and any\u00a0Science\u00a0subject.<\/p>\n
Academic \/ Professional Qualification:<\/p>\n
ACCA\/CIMA\/CA Zambia Level two or equivalent.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
Two (2) years of relevant experience.
\nWorking knowledge of\u00a0SAP ERP FICO\u00a0system will be an an added advantage.<\/p>\n
Certifications:<\/p>\n
Member of a Professional body e.g. ZICA\/PAAB\/ICAZ or its equivalent.<\/p>\n
OTHER KEY COMPETENCES<\/p>\n
Analytical
\nDecision making
\nInitiative
\nNumerical skills
\nCommunication
\nQuality orientation<\/p>\n
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:\u00a0Temporary Basis
\nNOTE:\u00a0Please take notice that in a quest to ensure that the Authority achieves one of its strategic goals regarding Workplace Gender Equity and Equality,\u00a0female candidates are encouraged to APPLY<\/p>\n
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