Zambia Institute of Mass Communications Management Accountant Jobs

Zambia Institute of Mass Communications Management Accountant Jobs


Job Purpose

  • To assist Senior Management in making critical business decisions by analyzing and presenting key financial data.

  • In addition, oversee accounting procedures and prepare forecasts, budgets and risk analysis. .

    Main Duties

    • Preparation of financial statements and interpretation of financial performance reports

    • Provide accurate and sound management reporting to assist with key decision making

    • Prepare budgets and carry out cost accounting, manage payables, inventory management, investments analysis and financial modelling to achieve set performance targets.

    • Ability to apply International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS)

    • Analyze financial information to assess with business profitability and growth

    • Manage capital expenditure

    • Review reports and analyze projections of sales, expenses, profit and cash flow against actual figures

    • Prepare monthly management reports for submission to management for review.

    • Prepare monthly / quarterly operational reports for management on income and expenditure.

    • Prepare annual operating budget and capital budget.

    • Analyze investment opportunities.

    • Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and statutory obligations

    • Ensure adherence to internal control systems and procedures to minimize loss of revenue.

    • Facilitate external audits

    • Accountability for cash flow and production of forecasts

    • Production of relevant commercial analysis e.g. margins and pricing

    Qualifications and
    Skills Required


    • Full CIMA/ ACCA/CA

    • Member of ZICA

    • Have operating knowledge in PASTEL or similar Accounting packages.

    • I.T proficient (Good knowledge of MS Office packages, databases and Microsoft Dynamics Environment) MS excel modelling.

    • Minimum three (3) years experience of which at least two (2) years experience handling similar responsibilities/ position.

    • Have strong budgeting and cost accounting background with practical experience in payables management, inventory management, investments analysis and financial modelling.

    • Extensive knowledge on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS)

    • Commercial awareness, with an interest in business and an understanding of how an organization works and manages resources.

    • Ability to explain complex financial information in a clear way

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.

    Job Experience Requirements

  • Minimum three (3) years

    How to Apply

  • Applications accompanied by photocopies of certified academic and professional qualifications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving at least three (3) traceable references should be sent to;

    The Executive Director
    Zambia Institute of Mass Communications Educational Trust
    Plot 3529 Government Road
    P.O Box 50386 RW
    Lusaka.

  • Or send via email to: info@zamcom.ac.zm

  • Closing Date: 30th November, 2020

  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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