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Accounts Assistant (2 Positions)
Nkhwazi Primary School Lusaka (Ridgeway), Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: Nkhwazi Primary School
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- EmployerNkhwazi Primary School
- LocationLusaka (Ridgeway), Zambia
- Employer websitewww.nkhwazischool.org
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Nkhwazi Primary School
- Location
- Lusaka (Ridgeway), Zambia
- Posted
- November 6, 2026
- Closing date
- Apply by December 6, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Accountancy
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
NKHWAZI PRIMARY SCHOOL — RECRUITMENT NOTICE 2026
Fly High to Success
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated individuals to fill the vacant position of Accounts Assistant (2 Positions) at Nkhwazi Primary School in Lusaka.
Position: Accounts Assistant (2 Positions)
Institution: Nkhwazi Primary School
Location: 8 Ituna Road, Ridgeway, Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate financial and accounting records in accordance with school financial policies.
- Processing school fees collections, reconciling bank statements, and preparing receipts and payment vouchers.
- Managing accounts receivable and payable ledgers, and maintaining debtor records.
- Assisting with monthly payroll preparation and statutory compliance (PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, Workers Compensation).
- Supporting the School Bursar in preparing periodic management accounts, audit schedules, and expenditure reports.
- Maintaining an orderly financial filing and document archiving system.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate or its recognized equivalent.
- A Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; OR ZICA Licentiate, ACCA Part 2, or CIMA Part 2.
- At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in accounting/finance.
- Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) with valid 2026 membership.
- ZAQA certification of academic qualifications.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail, and computer literacy in accounting software and Excel.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, accompanied by detailed CVs and copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications, through either of the following channels:
๐ข Hand Delivery:
Nkhwazi Primary School Campus
8 Ituna Road, Ridgeway, Lusaka, Zambia
๐ง Email Application:
Send application and credentials to: humanresource@nkhwazischool.org
๐ Subject Line: Application – Accounts Assistant (2 Positions)
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 10th November 2026
* Nkhwazi Primary School is an equal opportunity employer.
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