Employer and vacancy source: Benefits Consulting Services Limited
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- EmployerBenefits Consulting Services Limited
- LocationLusaka, Zambia
- Employer websitewww.bencon.co.zm
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Benefits Consulting Services Limited
- Location
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Posted
- April 15, 2025
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Accountancy
Website Benefits Consulting Services Limited
Job description
JOB ADVERT
DEPARTMENT : Finance
VACANCY : Company Accountant
LOCATION : Lusaka
JOB PURPOSE
The primary purpose of this role is to support the preparation and maintenance of financial records of Benefits Consulting Services Limited and the schemes under its administration, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely, professional financial reporting. The role also involves working with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely completion of audits for all assigned schemes
REPORTING TO; Head-Finance
MAIN DUTIES:
Prepare monthly and quarterly Managements Accounts, Board Packs and PIA returns, including all the support schedules by ensuring accurate transactions posting into the Management Information System (MIS).
Manage Internal, External and PIA audits for all schemes under custody, ensuring timely completion.
Monitor and manage the liquidity positions of all schemes under custody to ensure adequate funding for all payments.
Supervise Assistant Accountants, ensuring reporting timelines are met and team motivation is sustained. Act as Head of Finance when assigned.
Present Financial results to stakeholders and respond to queries professionally.
Prepare the annual budget and conduct monthly monitoring, including variance analysis
Perform Payments reconciliations with Administration
Perform Monthly Investment reconciliations
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILLS
Grade 12 certificate
Full international accounting qualification e.g. ACCA/CIMA/ZICA or Accounting Degree
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably within the Pension, Insurance, or financial services sector
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
High levels of personal integrity.
Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proactive, with strong presentation skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application and Curriculum Vitae as one (1) document to:vacancies@bencon.co.zm
Closing date: 17 April 2024
Bencon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nor ethnic grouping.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications received.