Management Accountant at Kwame Nkrumah University

Job Description

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY

COUNCIL OFFICE

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Kwame Nkrumah University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced members of the public to fill the following vacancies:

2. NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

2.1 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (1)

JOB PURPOSE: To manage all financial functions in order to meet the operational objectives of the University.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Oversees preparation of sectional work plans in order to have an organized workflow of activities and output to track individual performance.
Undertakes the preparation of financial reports in order to meet legal requirements and facilitate decision-making
undertakes the processes for financial planning, analysis and forecasting in order to facilitate decision-making and meet financial obligations.
Coordinates the processes for budgeting and budgetary control in order to ensure operational efficiency
Monitors and controls the movement of cash flows in order to ensure the University has sufficient funds to meet its financial obligations.
Ensures that accounting systems are effective in order to assure financial accuracy
Coordinates the preparation of audit information and verifications as requested by auditors in order to ensure that audits are conducted.
Accounts for University property, plant, and equipment in order to keep a record of the assets.
Supervises effectively human resources in the section in order to achieve the objectives.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in order to monitor performance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Full Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) credits, including English and Mathematics.
Chartered Accountant – Zambia, Full ACCA. Full CIMA or Masters Degree in Accounts or Finance.
A minimum of six (6) years of practical administrative experience in a Higher Learning Institution or any other reputable organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Possession of a practising license with Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

Applications marked with the “POSITION” of interest must be addressed to:

The Office of the Registrar

Kwame Nkrumah University

Munkoyo Street Plot No. 1583

KABWE

ZAMBIA

Email Address: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 17th MAY 2024, 17:00 HOURS

Note: Kwame Nkrumah University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from female and differently-abled individuals, as we are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our workforce. Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who do not receive communication from the University should consider their applications unsuccessful. For further information, please visit the Kwame Nkrumah University website at www.nkrumah.edu.zm