Accountant – Non Core Assets at Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc

We currently have a career opportunity for ACCOUNTANT – NON-CORE ASSETS (x1). Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will co-ordinate all accounting activities of Power Dynamos Sports Limited (PDSL) and other Non-Core Assets (NCAs) in accordance with prescribed accounting standards, policies and procedures.

Key accountabilities

What you will be expected to do to reach success and optimal performance:

• Upload all Power Dynamos Sports Limited (PDSL) data for processing into the accounting system to secure the completeness and accuracy of generated reports.
• Prepare accurate and timely periodic financial reports to support management decision-making.
• Promptly settle all PDSL obligations and liabilities accurately, timely and in a well-reconciliated manner.
• Collate all data, analyses and commentaries with regard to budget forecasts, cost and operational performance, profit and continuous improvement initiatives for PDSL and NCAs.
• Prepare accurate and timely tax and statutory returns/reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and avoid penalties.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations on PDSL undertakings to effectively monitor operations of business for management information.
• Support insurance activities by liaising with internal and external service providers to effect timely and efficient payments of all premiums, claims and related issues.
• Demonstrate behaviour in line with CEC’s health, safety and environmental standards, corporate values, standards and a professional workplace.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or Intermediate qualified in Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Minimum 4 years’ post-qualification experience in a large commercial firm.

Specific competencies

• Sound commercial acumen and thorough knowledge and hands-on experience of accounting systems, processes and financial reporting.
• Excellent command of English with good report writing abilities.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and requirements.
• An analytical mind with problem solving aptitude and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
• Ability to understand the sources of risk and evaluating the risks and methods of their control and mitigation.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills especially in Microsoft Excel.

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