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Overview
We are recruiting!
Our client in Lusaka is looking for a Audit Supervisor to join their team for a job vacancy within the Financial industry. The candidate should be able to supervise the work done by junior staff to ensure that all reports are submitted on time, are accurate and are presented in the format expected by the client.
Attributes expected
Attention to detail.
Ensure reports submitted for review have been checked to ensure there are no errors.
Manage the team to ensure the deadlines are met, and time costs are within budget
Pleasant, professional attitude in dealing with staff and clients
Continuous learning to ensure he/she is up to date with latest accounting standards
Proficient in MS excel – advance skills with knowledge in pivot tables, VLOOKUP. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to apply the excel tools to reduce time to completion of work.
Knowledge in compliance issues for taxation such as WHT, VAT and Income Tax in order that they can ensure that the clients are complaint.
Experience in preparing IFRS compliant financial statements and supporting working papers.
Ability to liaise with client to ensure that queries are addressed in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Reporting to partner as required
Preparation of timely, accurate management accounts, variance reports and other reports as requested by clients
Supervising work done by junior staff to ensure it is correct and properly supported and within budget
Meeting collection and billing targets
Preparation of financial statements and working papers file
Able to guide staff
Ability to address client queries in a timely manner
The candidate must meet the following minimum criteria
Qualified/ writing final papers.
3 – 5 years in preparation of financial statements and reconciliations of all trial balance numbers
MS Excel advance knowledge
CaseWare knowledge beneficial
Proficient use of an accounting package
Detailed knowledge of the tax regulations and a working knowledge of submission of returns and dealing with ZRA
Must be registered with ZICA