accountant

Job description

Position: Accountant

Location: Lusaka

The accountant will be responsible for providing administrative and technical support to the company by maintaining accurate tax records, preparing schedules and reconciliations, processing tax-related documentation, and assisting in the preparation and submission of statutory tax returns. The role ensures compliance with applicable tax legislation and supports the organization in meeting all statutory obligations within prescribed deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare schedules supporting VAT and PAYE.
•  Accurate Management of petty cash
• Compile and reconcile tax data from the accounting system before submission.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of tax-related transactions recorded in the accounting system.
•  Assist in the preparation, computation, reconciliation, and submission of industry- specific statutory returns.
•  Assist in reconciling tax accounts with the general ledger.
•  Reconcile statutory receivable and payable accounts.
• Monitor tax payment due dates and maintain a tax compliance calendar.
• Prepare payment schedules for taxes and statutory levies due and submit them for approval.
• Maintain proper filing (electronic and physical) of tax returns, statutory returns, payment receipts, tax assessments, and correspondence.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation required during tax audits, regulatory inspections, assessments, reconciliations, and compliance reviews.
• Assist in gathering documentation for tax objections, appeals, reconciliations, and regulatory correspondence.
• Ensure all invoices and supporting documents comply with statutory tax requirements.
•  Maintain accurate records of Smart Invoicing transactions and assist in resolving Smart Invoice discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal departments to obtain documents required for tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of all tax, statutory, and financial information.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Managing director or country manager

Qualifications

•  ZICA Technician, Diploma in Accountancy, Taxation, Bachelors of accountancy or a related field.
•  Minimum of one (1) year experience in accounting, taxation, or finance is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Basic knowledge of Zambia tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Understanding of VAT and PAYE
• Knowledge of the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) online systems is an added advantage.
•  Familiarity with Smart Invoicing processes is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Team player

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Interested persons should send their CV’s to :Jobs@falanesolutions.com