SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

  4:55 AM    Juma Mzuri

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Public Service Pensions Fund Board (PSPFB) is a creation under the Public Service Pensions Act CAP 260 of the Lows of Zambia, mandated to control and administer the Fund in accordance with sound business practices.

PSPFB seeks to recruit exceptional individuals who are outstanding, results oriented and highly motivated to fill the following positions:

SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT X I

JOB PURPOSE

To maintain compile and proper records of the Funds revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities white ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of the Financial Statements.
• Maintain and update the General ledger and Fixed Asset Register.
• Ensure that the Cash Books are updated.
• Ensure that all statutory returns are timely prepared.
• Preparing Accounts Schedules for audit purposes.
• Verifying and making payments of Pension Benefits and Fund Administration transactions.
• Management and implementation of the Accounting Policies, Procedures and Processes.
• Undertaking month end and year end closure Financial Accounts.
• Supervising staff in Financial Accounting function.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Full Grade Twelve Certificate with Credit or better in English and Mathematics
2. Degree/Diploma Accountancy with Full ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, CPA, ZICA Professional or Full ACCA, CIMA, CIPEA, CPA, ZICA Professional
3. Member of the Zambia institute of Chartered Accountants

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

1. At least 5 years post qualification relevant experience with traceable experience of having prepared financial
   statements for a Pension Fund or Insurance company or big financial organisation.
2. Must be Computer literate and have the knowledge of Computer Based Accounting Systems.
3. Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards
4. Strong Excel skills.
5. Must have good interpersonal skills
6. Must be honesty
7. Must possess exceptional oral and writing skills
8. Excellent numerical and computational skills
9. Must pay particular attention to detail
10. Self-starter
11. Good organisational skills
12. Must possess good management skills

REMUNERATION

The successful applicant shall enjoy middle Management conditions of service.

TO APPLY

Applicants meeting the above profiles should apply with not more than three (3) paged CVs and enclosing certified photocopies of educational and professional certificates including details of three (3) contactable referees to the address stated below.

Envelopes should be dearly marked “Senior Financial Accountant”, “Loans Assistant” and “Cashier”.

Only candidates who moot the above stated qualifications, experience and skills will be communicated

The Secretary & Chief Executive
Public Service Pensions Fund Board
Plot No. 7534, Sapele Road
PO Box 38411

Closing date for submission of applications is 30th May 2016.