JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Our client, a leading player in the FMCG sector, is seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Junior Accountant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Supporting accounting initiatives that drive revenue growth and ensure customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Junior Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong foundational accounting knowledge, technical software proficiency, and a commitment to accuracy and integrity in handling sensitive financial data.

Core Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Data Entry: Posting journal entries and keeping the general ledger updated.
• Accounts Handling: Managing accounts payable (vendor invoices) and accounts receivable (client billing).
• Reconciliations: Performing monthly bank, supplier, and sales reconciliations to identify discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and end-of-year financial statements.
• Statutory Compliance: Assisting with tax preparation, filing regular returns, and processing payroll.
• Audit Support: Organizing documentation and pulling records to support internal and external auditors

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma: A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Commerce.
• ZAQA Verification (MANDATORY): Candidates must have their academic results verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
• Professional Certifications: Being part-qualified or holding introductory levels of global/local accounting bodies (e.g., ZICA Technician/Licentiate level, ACCA Knowledge/Skills level, or CIMA foundational levels).
• Experience: Typically ranges from 0 to 3 years of experience in an internship, bookkeeping, or basic clerical role.

Technical Skill Set

• Software Competency: Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage.
• Advanced Excel: Masterful command over spreadsheets, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and basic financial data modeling.
• Core Accounting Knowledge: A deep, accurate understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accrual vs. cash principles, and the matching principle.

Soft Skills & Traits

• Meticulous Accuracy: Strong attention to detail to catch errors before they affect larger financial reports.
• Time Management: Ability to organize tasks systematically to meet weekly, monthly, and tax-season deadlines.
• Integrity: High level of discretion and ethical conduct when handling sensitive corporate financial information.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to View email address on my360career.com no later than 23rd July 2026 .

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More Information

• Experience Level Junior
• Total Years Experience 0-5