Assistant Accountant

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited (LHPC) is an independent hydro-electric power producer based in Kabwe in the Central Province of Zambia. LHPC owns two Hydropower Stations namely, Mulungushi Power Station and Lunsemfwa Power Station with installed capacity of 32 MW and 24 MW respectively. The two Power Stations have both an upstream reservoir and four generating units each. The older units have undergone refurbishment in recent years. LHPC has Power Purchase Agreements with ZESCO, Sable Zinc and Copperbelt Energy Corporation. Further, LHPC is a member of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).
Therefore, the Company invites applications from highly motivated, result-oriented, suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacancy:

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Job Purpose
To supply administrative support to accountants by performing clerical tasks, administering inputs and basic bookkeeping

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring daily communications and answering any queries
Capturing of general ledger and journal entries
Recording and filing cash transactions using the three-way matching process
Liaising with the stores administrator and performing reconciliations
Processing expense requests for the accountant to approve
Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers
Ensuring payments, amounts and records are correct
Controlling credit and chasing debt
Performing Bank reconciliations
Invoice processing and filing

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Grade 12 School Certificate
Minimum of Advanced Diploma in Accounting or Finance
Fully paid up member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience in a corporate environment
Proficiency in Sage 300 Accounting package is an added advantage
Relatively proficient in Microsoft applications

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated, hardworking and success-driven
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Work Environment & Expectations
Office-based with occasional visits to power plants and field locations
Collaboration with government agencies and utilities

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should click on this link.

Apply by Friday 14th June 2025.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

The Human Resource Manager

Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited

Plot No 5047 Main Mine Road

P O Box 80237

KABWE