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Assistant Accountant

Lunsemfwa Hydro Power CompanyKabwe, Zambia

30+ days ago

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited (LHPC) is an independent hydro-electric power producer based in Kabwe in the Central Province of Zambia. LHPC owns two Hydropower Stations namely, Mulungushi Power Station and Lunsemfwa Power Station with installed capacity of 32 MW and 24 MW respectively. The two Power Stations have both an upstream reservoir and four generating units each. The older units have undergone refurbishment in recent years. LHPC has Power Purchase Agreements with ZESCO, Sable Zinc and Copperbelt Energy Corporation. Further, LHPC is a member of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).

Therefore, the Company invites applications from highly motivated, result-oriented, suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacancy :

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Job Purpose

To supply administrative support to accountants by performing clerical tasks, administering inputs and basic bookkeeping

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring daily communications and answering any queries
Capturing of general ledger and journal entries
Recording and filing cash transactions using the three-way matching process
Liaising with the stores administrator and performing reconciliations
Processing expense requests for the accountant to approve
Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers
Ensuring payments, amounts and records are correct
Controlling credit and chasing debt
Performing Bank reconciliations
Invoice processing and filing

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Grade 12 School Certificate

Minimum of Advanced Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Fully paid up member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience in a corporate environment

Proficiency in Sage Accounting package is an added advantage

Relatively proficient in Microsoft applications

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated, hardworking and success-driven

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Work Environment & Expectations

Office-based with occasional visits to power plants and field locations

Collaboration with government agencies and utilities

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should click on .

Apply by Friday 14th June .

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

The Human Resource Manager

Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited

Plot No Main Mine Road

P O Box

KABWE

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