Accountant– Fixed Assets

Job description

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

5.0 ACCOUNTANT– FIXED ASSETS, SALARY GRADE ZRA05 (1 POSITION) FINANCE FUNCTIONJob market analysis

A. PURPOSE
Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, the job holder will be responsible for safeguarding and maintaining proper financial accounting records of the physical assets of Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).

B. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Updating the fixed asset register to ensure that there are records for all ZRA assets.
Undertaking Annual Asset Verifications for Assets in all ZRA stations countrywide.
Disposing that all obsolete, damaged and non-existent assets are recommended for disposal.
Posting all approved asset disposals in the accounting system.
Running the monthly depreciation of fixed assets on SAP.
Performing monthly reconciliations of the fixed asset register and the Trial Balance.
Resolving reconciling items and making follow ups to ensure that all reconciling items between the general ledger and fixed assets register are resolved promptly.
Ensuring that all newly acquired assets are labelled and tagged before distribution.
Ensuring that all newly acquired assets are capitalized in accordance with the approved policy.
Capturing and posting all fixed asset movements and transfers in collaboration with Administration and ICT Departments.
Ensuring that all completed projects are capitalized from Capital Work in Progress to the appropriate asset classes.
Overseeing and initiating of the printing of asset tags.
Ensuring that all general ledger postings related to fixed assets are correct.
Liaising with all internal and external stakeholders in relation to fixed assets.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade twelve (12) School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) equivalent with five credits including Mathematics and English;
University Degree in Accounting or ACCA or CIMA or ZICA;
Minimum of three (3) years relevant post-qualifying work experience;
Must have a valid membership of ZICA, CIMA or ACCA or any other relevant professional bodies; and
Must possess Academic and Professional qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.
Education

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

High level of integrity.
Ability to handle uncertainty and change
Able to relate well with others
Good communication skills
Leadership and analytical skills
Personal organisation and planning skills
Good accounting skills
Interpersonal skills

INSTRUCTIONS

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Only candidates meeting the above role specifications and competencies should apply. Candidates should enclose their detailed Curriculum Vitae with all vital statistics, contact phone number, email address, NRC, Grade 12 School Certificate, three (3) referees with their contact numbers and email addresses.Zambia travel guide

Please ensure that you attach Only relevant Copies of your professional qualifications to your application letter and Curriculum Vitae in a Single PDF file clearly marked with your name and position applied for when submitting your application. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14th April, 2026 using the following email address:
Careers2024@zra.org.zm

The Authority is an equal employer and candidates are expected to demonstrate Integrity when participating in the recruitment process.

The Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P. O. BOX 35710
LUSAKA