Assistant Accountant – Banks and Fixed Assets

Job description

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Accountant – Banks and Fixed Assets, Salary Grade ZRA06 (3 positions), Finance and Treasury Function.

Purpose
Reporting to the Accountant – Fixed Assets and Banks, the job holder will reconcile ZRA bank accounts, ensure funds and expenditure are authorised and approved, and manage ZRA assets in line with the Fixed Asset Policy.

Key Duties
– Ensure government funding is correctly accounted for, receipted and posted.
– Ensure receipts are banked on time and properly accounted for.
– Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations.
– Ensure fixed assets are captured in the Asset Register.
– Carry out annual asset verification exercises.
– Ensure assets are correctly labelled or barcoded before distribution.
– Capture letters of funds transfers onto SAP.
– Ensure payments have been transferred before issuing receipts.
– File accountable documents and facilitate ZRA internal bank transfers.

Minimum Requirements
– Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
– University degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.
– Minimum two years post-qualifying experience.
– Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).

Application Instructions
Only candidates meeting the role specifications and competencies should apply. Candidates should enclose a detailed Curriculum Vitae with details of current residence, vital statistics, contact phone numbers/email address, NRC, Grade 12 Certificate or Statement, and three referees with contact numbers and email addresses.

Please attach and submit only relevant copies of professional and academic qualifications in a single PDF file clearly marked with your full name and position applied for.

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 21st July 2026 at 17:00 hours using the email address: careers2024@zra.org.zm

The Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P.O. Box 35710
Lusaka

Only complete applications with all necessary qualifications and CV will be considered. ZRA is an equal opportunity employer.