Accountant

Job description

About the job

About Union54

Union54 is a fintech start-up that provides mobile payment services to the Zambian market and beyond.

Our vision is to create the most helpful digital money account, ever. An account that makes it easy to understand where and how your money is going, that automatically categorizes spending and gives you the data you need to make informed decisions.

About the role

In your role, you will support the Finance Team with Financial Reporting and Reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining accurate financial records & bookkeeping using Xero
Maintain organized documentation for all financial transactions
Maintenance and reconciliation of petty cash
Support the preparation and processing of invoices and payments as required
Conduct regular reconciliations of bank statements
Assistance with daily merchant reconciliations
Ensure consistency between our accounting records and those of accounts payables
Assistance with the preparation of withholding tax returns and payments
Collaborate with Financial Manager to successfully execute various accounting tasks
Assist Finance Manager and compliance teams with regular reporting to Bank of Zambia.

Qualifications and skills

An associate’s degree in accounting
Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience in accounting principles, laws and regulations may be an advantage
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Attention to detail and accuracy
Experience in the financial sector is an advantage.