Assistant Accountant

Company Description

Refreshingly understated, contemporary and simple. Whether you want a leisurely family break or romantic escape, AVANI hotels and resorts provide the right space for relaxed and inspired comfort. Discerning service, relaxed dining and engaging recreation facilities for all guests are a given.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations Support

• Assist with posting routine journal entries for accruals, prepayments and expense allocations.
• Support the month-end closing process by tracking outstanding entries, gathering supporting documentation.
• Maintain updated and organized general ledger schedules.

Banking and Bank Reconciliation

• Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations for all operational and petty cash accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in collaboration with the accountant.
• Prepare and file supporting documentation for monthly bank reconciliation files.
• Maintain a proper record of bank statements, cheque registers, and deposit slips.

Accounts Payable and Invoice Processing

• Monitor aging of accounts payable and support timely processing of recurring expenses.

• Track and maintain up-to-date supplier documentation (e.g., contracts, approval forms, quotations).
• Ensure supplier files are properly documented for audit readiness.

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Perform reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts
• Ensure timely investigation and resolution of variances.
• Support the Accountant in preparing monthly balance sheet folders with backup documentation.

Audit and Compliance

• Assist with gathering documents for internal and external audits.
• Maintain proper filing and compliance tracking for finance SOPs and group policies.
• Follow up with other departments on outstanding audit or compliance documentation.

General Departmental Support

• Assist the Accountant and Financial Controller with preparation of monthly reports and executive packs.
• File and maintain accurate records of journal entries, invoices, contracts, and financial schedules.
• Participate in training and actively seek development on financial systems and hotel procedures.

Relief and Backup Responsibilities

• Support basic AFC or Accountant functions during absence, under supervision.
• Take initiative to escalate irregularities or delays in posting or reconciliation.

Qualifications

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, ZICA (CA) or part qualified ACCA/CIMA Advanced Diploma Level

Paid up Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

ZAQA verification of all qualifications is required. 

Additional Information

Full grade twelve school certificate

Three traceable referees with their emails and mobile numbers

Closing date: 18th August 2025