Ministry of Technology and Science
The Ministry of Technology and Science was created through Gazette No. 1123 of 2021 to formulate and implement policies on Technology. Science, Communications and Skills Development for enhanced impact on socio-economic development as well as enforcement of standards: regulations, licensing and supervision of Technology. Science, Communications and Skills Development.
The Strategic Objective of the Ministry of Technology and Science is to increase access to efficient, equitable, quality, and relevant technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills and to enhance research and development, commercialization, transfer, and diffusion of technology and innovation. The Ministry is also responsible for policy formulation, coordination and promotion of Technical Education. Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) through the provision of guidelines to all TEVET Providers. In view of this, the Ministry is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Zambians to fill the vacant positions under Lundazi Trades Training Institute, Mporokoso Trades Training Institute and Nsumbu Trades Training Institute.
Job Title: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (3)
Location: LUNDAZI, MPOROKOSO AND NSUMBU TRADES TRAINING INSTITUTES
a) Job Purpose
To undertake the provision of accounting and financial reporting services in the Institutions in order to facilitate implementation of programmes and ensure accountability
(b) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal and shall be responsible for:
i) Books of Accounts Undertakes effectively, the maintenance of books of accounts in order to facilitate preparation of financial reports:
ii) Financial Reporting -Undertakes timely and accurately. the compilation of financial records in order to facilitate preparation financial reports and financial statements:
iii) Audit Responses -Undertakes timely, the preparation of audit responses whenever required:
iv) Payment Processing-Undertakes timely, the preparation of payment vouchers and capturing of payments in order to facilitate payments;
v) Revenue Returns Undertakes timely preparation of the capturing of Revenue data in order to facilitate the preparation of revenue returns:
vi) Cost Accounting-Undertakes timely, costing of programmes in order to facilitate preparation of annual budget estimates. mobilization and disbursement of financial resources:
vii) Asset Accounting-Undertakes effectively, the capturing of asset financial data in order to facilitate the accounting of assets: and
viii Risk Management Undertakes effectively the management of risks in order to mitigate losses.
(c) QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English language:
ii) Degree/Diploma in Accounts or its equivalent:
d) REQUIREMENTS
i) Three (3) years of experience:
ii) Ability to write reports and ability to communicate effectively in English.
iii) Affiliation to Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants IZICA) is mandatory.
*Please note that Women and Locals within the Districts are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should upload/send their detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, NRC. Names and address of three traceable references and contact address/telephone/e-mail details. Applications can also be sent to: [email protected] The Position and duty station should be clearly marked on the envelope.
Applications to be sent to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Technology and Science
Maxwell House, Los Angeles Boulevard
P.O. Box 50464
LUSAKA
Closing date: 6th September, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.