Employer and vacancy source: Zambia Qualifications Authority
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- EmployerZambia Qualifications Authority
- LocationZambia Qualifications Authority
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Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Zambia Qualifications Authority
- Location
- Zambia Qualifications Authority
- Posted
- January 25, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Accountancy
Website Zambia Qualifications Authority
Job description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body established pursuant to the ZAQA Act No. 8 of 2024 to develop and implement a National Qualifications Framework (NQF), register qualifications on the NQF, verify and evaluate qualifications and ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable.
ZAQA is currently seeking a suitably qualified and detail-oriented person to join its Finance team as an Accountant:
Accountant (Permanent and Pensionable)
Overall Responsibility
To supervise and undertake the execution of the financial management functions in order to ensure accountability of funds. The Accountant is also responsible for managing the full Accounting Cycle.
Qualifications and Experience:
i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
ii) Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or its equivalent.
iii) Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
iv) Minimum of 4 years’ experience.
v) Ability to work independently and meet internal and external deadlines.
vi) Ability to write technical and analytical Reports.
vii) Ability to communicate effectively in English.
viii) Qualifications under (i) and (ii) MUST be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority and verification/evaluation certificates submitted together with the application.
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should send their applications attaching their cover letter, CV, copies of academic and professional qualifications and ZAQA verification certificates in a SINGLE PDF document to recruitments@zaqa.gov.zm addressed to:
The Director General
Zambia Qualifications Authority
Finsbury Park
Kabwe Roundabout
P O Box 51103
LUSAKA
Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. No hard copy applications will be accepted.
Detailed job descriptions can be found on our website Vacancies – ZAQA
The closing date for receiving applications is MONDAY 26TH JANUARY 2026 at 17:00 hours.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO