Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 04 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About us:
Armaguard Security Limited is a leading provider of security services across Zambia and we are committed to delivering exceptional security services to our clients.
Armaguard Security Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced members of the public for the following vacant positions:

1) Assistant Accountant – Revenue
The Assistant Accountant – Revenue will be responsible for the following duties;
• Assist to ensure that billing of all customers is complete and reconciliation between the General Ledger and billing system is done and submitted to the Finance Director
• Assist to ensure all billed customers are at all times fully reconciled and all customer receipts are posted in the accounting system
• Assist in circulating account statements to all said customers and ensure they acknowledge the statements
• Assist in engaging the customers to explore the possibility of sending them electronic invoices and firmly agreed payment date
• Together with the entire revenue team and with input from Finance Manager, endeavour to design a repeatable billing process that starts at specific appointed date and closes at a given date i.e Billing to be done by 7th day of the subsequent month
• Assist in liaising with Debt Collection that a collection of above 80% is achieved on customers on a monthly basis
• Assist in designing a process that details points for formally reminding customers are clear and that this is followed to ensure company’s cash flow stability is shielded
• Aspire and document monthly billing process improvement with input of Finance Manager
• Assist in submitting monthly sales report as per provided template and ensure report reconciles with sales per General Ledger
• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned to you by Executive Management.

Requirements and Qualifications
• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits or better in Mathematics and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, ideally in a diverse business environment.
• Professional accounting certifications (e.g., ZICA, CIMA, and ACCA) are a plus.
• Experience in financial and management accounting
• A member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, Sage 200 Evolution will be an added advantage

Skills/Competencies
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Accurate bookkeeping skills
• Excellent communication
• Good numerical, analytical and accounting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes
• Ability to work well with minimum supervision
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity

2) Accounts Assistant – Payables
The Accounts Assistant – Payables will be responsible for the following duties;
• Assist in posting of payments in the accounting system
• Assist to rehearse with suppliers on credit terms of payment
• Satisfaction of internal needs such as petty cash, motor vehicle maintenance, travel and technical requirements
• Assist in maintaining of lease payment schedules
• Assist in the updating of payments at close of business
• Proper filing for processed documents
• Assist in uploading VAT (Value Added Tax) WHT (Withholding Tax) on ZRA (Zambia Revenue Authority) online system and reconcile the accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of payment vouchers for all payments
• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned to you by Executive Management.

Requirements and Qualifications
• Grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits or better in Mathematics and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, ideally in a diverse business environment.
• Professional accounting certifications (e.g., ZICA, CIMA, and ACCA) are a plus.
• Experience in financial and management accounting
• A member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, Sage 200 Evolution will be an added advantage

Skills/Competencies
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in local tax filings for NAPSA, PAYE, VAT, and NHIMA
• Accurate bookkeeping skills and experience Strong background in accounting reconciliations.
• Excellent communication
• Good numerical, analytical and accounting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes
• Ability to work well with minimum supervision
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity

3) ATM Custodians
Primary Duties:
ATM Up time
• Ensure that the ATM terminals are correctly stocked with cash and stationery (as per order instruction)
• Maintain close liaison with control centre to ensure that equipment problems are dealt with promptly.
• Ensure that potential faults that could cause equipment to malfunction are identified and resolved timeously
• Ensure that all ATM terminal cubicles are kept clean and maintained in good condition.

ATM Cash/Replenishment
• Control ATM cash according to laid down instructions (ATM, bags or canisters must be sealed)
• Balance cash at required intervals (add or top up)
• Ensure correct process has been followed and correct details entered on the ATM (system)
• Obtain slips for every replenishment
• Report no service or change in service
• Report and action differences in ATM cash promptly (daily or as and when required/instructed)
• Ensure that Atm cash is safeguarded against unnecessary and preventable loss (at all times)

Reports/Reconciliation
• Action ATM reports as listed on the duty list promptly in terms of laid down instructions.
• Ensure ATM slips are controlled and delivered to the cash centre
• Reconcile ATM cash daily (same day) as per laid down procedure
• Not allow to leave premises if not in balance

Qualifications and Skills
• Full grade 12 certificate with 5 credits or better in Mathematics and English
• A minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration/ a degree in a business-related field will an added advantage
• Must have a minimum of 3 years work experience in a cash related field
• Time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communications and customer relations
• Valid driver’s licence is an added advantage
• Clean criminal and credit reference bureau

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates who meet the above requirements must submit HARD COPIES of their Application letter, CV, NRC copy and Qualifications at ARMAGUARD SECURITY LIMITED PLOT NO. 730/731 CHACHACHA ROAD, LUSAKA or send your application as ONE PDF DOCUMENT.
• Application should be addressed to:
The Group Human Resource Manager
Armaguard Security Limited
Cha Cha Cha Road
P.O Box 30179
Lusaka, Zambia
• Closing date of receiving applications will be 11th October, 2024.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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