Mukuba University
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacancies at Mukuba University.
4.0 JOB TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (1 Position) (RE-ADVERTISED)
JOB PURPOSE
To monitor the business activities of the University through the maintenance and control of financial records. Responsible for the planning and coordination of the accounting and reporting processes, such as preparing financial and statistical reports, statements, projections and assisting outside auditors. Directly supervises the personnel involved in the general accounting and budgeting functions.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Compiles information for interim and year-end financial statements and other accounting and business-related reports as necessary.
- Oversee daily processing and accounting for expenditures by departments /schools and review the reports for financial transactions.
- Analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with University and statutory requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements of professional and regulatory agencies.
- Supervise the general accounting functions and Budgetary Control.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate professional and clerical personnel.
- Interact with University auditors and assist independent auditors with interim and year-end audits, as appropriate.
- Analyze internal control and other policies and recommend changes as appropriate.
- Serve on University committees that develop accounting and other policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with 5 “O” Levels Credits which should include English Language and Mathematics
- Must have a Bachelor of Accountancy or full ZICA, ACCA, CIMA
- Minimum of Five (5) years’ work experience as an Accountant or equivalent position.
- Must have knowledge on Accounting Packages such as SAGE, Pastel
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Emotional stability and ability to balance the requirements of different stakeholders of the University.
- Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandatory requirements.
- Must be a fully paid up member of ZICA
Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should apply enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae, copies of educational certificates certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/telephone/e-mail details. A competitive offer will be given to successful candidates for each of the positions.
To apply for these positions: Send the electronic copy of your applications to [email protected] and copy to [email protected]. Hard copy applications should be sent to the address below:
The Vice Chancellor
Mukuba University
Off Kitwe – Chingola Dual Carriage Way
P.O. Box 20382
ITIMPI, KITWE
ZAMBIA
Candidates are encouraged to send both hard and electronic copies.
Closing date: 21 March, 2025.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Mukuba University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.