ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT , Lusaka Provincial Medical Office

Lusaka Provincial Medical Office with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed position:

Assistant Accountant (x1)

Location: Districts in Lusaka Province

Responsibilities:

Cary out accounting transactions involving revenue, receipts and exponditurt payments in order to supprt effective and efficient Program Management

Key Duties:

• Carries out timely and accurately payroll inputs in order to facilitate payment of salaries and other allowances
• Timely collection and banking of revenue in order to enhance safety of public funds
• Respond timely  to Audit queries in order to facilitate decision making
• Maintains timely and accurately registers of damages and losses in order to facilitate procedures of government funds and property
• Records timely and accurately transactions in the cash book in order to enhance accountability
• Prepares timely financial reports in order to facilitate decision making

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or equivalent
• A Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent
• At least 2 years of proven work experience with a reputable Organization
• Registered with ZICA and with valid Practicing License

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and Latest Practicing Licenses where applicable to the address below by Friday, 12th February, 2016.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) year subject to renewal depending on performance.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked “Application for Vacancies under LPHO/CDC Support”.

The Provincial Medical Officer
Lusaka Provincial Medical Office
3 Saise Road, Long Acres
P.O. Box 32573
LUSAKA

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.