Job Details

Job Description

About Talent House Ltd:

We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Director in carrying out his duties.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, completion and maintenance of accounts and records as required by the Laws of Zambia.
• Ensure timely, accurate preparation and completion of the Company’s accounts, records and statistics as per accounting guides and BSO procedures.
• Assisting Finance Director in ensuring the safety of Company’s assets (including cash) through the implementation and supervision of adequate internal controls.
• Assist with preparation and timely completion of Company Budget
• Ensuring that preparation of Annual Balance Sheet and BSO Finpack is ready as per the set deadlines.
• Ensure that the monthly information package is prepared as per set deadlines.
• Ensure up-to-date records of all fixed assets of the Company are maintained.
• Select, train and recommend promotions of promising employees for positions of responsibility.
• Prepare Bata Payroll No. 1B for middle management and maintain appropriate records to comply with the laws of Zambia.
• Check final settlements for retiring employees in accordance with terms of appointment / Union rules.
• Any other duties allocated by the Finance Director from time to time.

Main Functions

• Petty Cash
  Check and ensure all cash transactions are approved and ensure that it is physically carried out regularly at least once a week
• Money on Way / 017 – Remittance
  Perform monthly reviews of outstanding amounts and ensure prompt and satisfactory investigation of overdue items.
• Goods on Stock
  Prepare and organize together with Control Department random physical spot checks.
• Suppliers Accounts
  Ensure all invoices or Debit Notes are booked regularly, and also payments with complete monthly reconciliation of all accounts.
• Customers Accounts
  Prepare and organize together with Control Department monthly physical spot checks.
• Debtors and Creditors Accounts
  These accounts should be constantly under review.
• P.A.Y.E./V.A.T./CORPORATE TAX/WITHHOLDING TAX
  Perform monthly reviews control accounts to ensure timely payment of amounts owing, to avoid penalties.
• Interflow Sessions
  Ensure at least one interflow per month for 999 departments with pre-fixed Agenda approved by Finance Director.
• Training
  Organize for regular training sessions for all accounts department staff to ensure they understand the systems.
• Trial Balance
  Review monthly all book balances and ensure they are fully supported.
• Tidiness’
  Ensure high standard of cleanliness and housekeeping in Finance department.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Should be a Chartered Accountant (CA), with either ACCA, CIMA, or CMA
• Minimum 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Supervisory or managerial experience in a finance team

Key Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, or other ERP systems)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities
• Leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Compensation :

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please send your CV to [email protected]  before the 28th of August, 2025.