Senior Accountant
Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme Limited
Job description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – 1 POSITION
SALARY SCALE – ZCGS/05
JOB DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION
1. JOB PURPOSE
To undertake the provision of financial management services in the Scheme in order to facilitate prudent utilisation of resources, expand the revenue base and ensure accountability.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
| KEY RESULT AREA | PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES) |
|---|---|
| Audited Financial Statements | Undertakes periodically the production of audited financial statements in order to inform stakeholders and comply with statutory and international financial reporting requirements. |
| Management Accounting | Undertakes periodically the preparation of Management Accounting Reports in order to inform decision making. |
| Treasury Management | Undertakes effectively the administration of Scheme’s cash flows in order to facilitate financial and investment decisions. |
| Budgeting | Undertakes timely the coordination of the preparation of Institutional budget in order to facilitate resource mobilization and allocation. |
| Financial Controls | Undertakes effectively the development, review and implementation of financial controls in order to ensure adherence to financial regulations. |
| Asset Accounting | Undertakes effectively, accounting for assets in order to ascertain value and ensure accountability for public property. |
| Payables and receivables | Undertakes effectively management of payables and receivables in order to meet obligations and safeguard institutional resources. |
| Stores and Distribution | Supervises effectively the provision of storage and distribution services in order to ensure availability of goods to end – users |
| Payroll | Undertakes effectively the processing of the payroll cashbook in order to facilitate the payment of salaries and other payroll related matters |
| Supervision | Supervises effectively human and other resources in order to attain the objectives of the Unit. |
| Performance Management | Undertakes timely implementation of performance management systems in order to monitor and evaluate performance. |
2. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
a) Minimum Primary/Secondary Education
Full Form V/Grade 12 certificate
b) Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications
- Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
- Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- Must be a Member of ZICA
c) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience
Six (06) years’ relevant work experience
Proficiency in Sage a must have.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Accounting Software
d) Communication Skills
• Written Skills
Ability to write technical and analytical reports
• Oral Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively in English
e) Other skills/Attributes
- Analytical
- Numerical
- Computer literate
- Inter-personal
- Negotiation
- Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Initiative
Interested candidates with necessary qualifications, experience and personal attributes for the job should address their applications to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme Limited
Corner Roan/Bishop Roads, Kabulonga
Lusaka.
And all applications accompanied by a Curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages) and copies of certified academic and professional certificates must be received electronically via email at job.opportunities@zcgs.co.zm not later than 22nd September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
ZCGS will offer competitive employment conditions to the successful candidate.