# Accounts Assistant

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Company: Zambia Institute of Secretaries (ZIS)

Category: Administration & Office Support

Location: Zambia, Lusaka

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-29

Expires: 2026-10-13

## Job Description

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF SECRETARIES (ZIS)

### EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Institute of Secretaries (ZIS) is a statutory professional body established under the Zambia Institute of Secretaries Act No. 19 of 2022 to register and regulate the secretarial profession in Zambia. ZIS invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and experienced Zambians for the following positions:

### ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

### Job Purpose

To support the Finance function through transaction processing, accurate record-keeping, reconciliations and sound financial administration.

### QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

### Applicants should have

- Diploma in Accounting or Finance or a related field from a recognised institution.

- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or progress towards ZICA/ACCA is an added advantage.

- Full Grade 12 Certificate (five ‘O’ Levels with credits or better).

- At least three (3) years’ relevant accounting or finance experience.

- Knowledge of accounting principles, financial procedures, Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and accounting software.

- Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).

- Strong numerical, analytical, organisational and communication skills, with integrity, accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.

### TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The positions will be offered on terms and conditions of service determined by the Zambia Institute of Secretaries.

### HOW TO APPLY

### Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit

- A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for;

- A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae; and

- Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.

### Applications should be addressed and delivered to

The President
Zambia Institute of Secretaries
P O Box 32102
Room 122, First Floor
Workers’ Compensation House
LUSAKA

Or email application in ONE PDF form to:
zambiainstituteofsecretaries4@gmail.com
info@zis.org.zm 

The closing date for applications is 13 October 2026 at 17:00 hours. Late applications will not be considered.

Applicants are advised that canvassing or solicitation in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ZIS is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment. Applications will be considered objectively based on qualifications, competencies, experience and suitability for the position.  i

## Requirements

Apply by email: zambiainstituteofsecretaries4@gmail.com

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