Assistant Accountant at Rhodes Park School

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka
  • 00 USD / Year
  • Salary: 00

Rhodes Park School

COMPANY BRIEF

Rhodes Park School is a leading private educational institution in Zambia and has been serving Lusaka Parents since the 1960s. We offer kindergarten to high school (K-12) classes that follow local and international syllabi.

As an equal opportunity employer, Rhodes Park School requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results driven candidate to be appointed in the position of Assistant Accountant.

DEPARTMENT
Accounts, Lusaka

 JOB PURPOSE
The holder’s primary role is the recording, preparation and posting of preliminary accounting entries. They are responsible for data capture and filing of accounting documents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accurate capture and processing of student enrolment data into the correctly designated categories and fields as contained in the application documents.
  • Accurately billing of new entrants/pupils using applicable fee schedules and charges.
  • Timely and accurate capture of supplier documents, including invoices, in the financial accounting system.
  • Ensure the timely and secure depositing of daily collections into the designated company bank accounts.
  • Actively and effectively participate in the process of Termly Billing of customer accounts and the tasks around it.
  • Develop and build strong knowledge and understanding of fees and related charges to aid your engagement with customers.
  • Timely preparation and circulation of the Daily Collections report.
  • Timely preparation and circulation of other collection reports for various School and RPS PTA activities and functions including trips and fundraising events.
  • Preparation and circulation of other ad hoc reports as instructed from time to time.
  • Assist with the receipting of company funds when designated to do so.
  • Assist with the receipting of RPS PTA funds when designated to do so.
  • Perform other, reasonably required duties, as assigned from time to time by management.
  • Any other lawful duties as assigned by Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

  • Full Grade 12 certificate with 5 Credit or better
  • 1 Year Experience
  • Degree in Accountancy; or
  • Level II in ACCA/CIMA/ZICA
  • Affiliate member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Analytical and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and inter-personal skills
  • Hands-on experience with MS Excel, Word and other accounting packages
  • Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.

METHOD OF APPLICATION 
If you are interested in filling the above vacancy and believe you meet the specified terms, forward your Cover Letter, CV, NRC, ZICA License, and certified copies of professional qualifications to [email protected].

Please note that applications that will not conform to the above specifications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE:
Monday, 3rd February 2025

To apply for this job please visit rhodesparkschool.net..