ACCOUNTING INTERN

 🚨JOB OPPORTUNITY🚨

Job Title: Accounting Intern

Location: Ndola resident 

Industry: Service industry 

Contract Type: Internship( part time)

Job Purpose:

To support the finance and accounting department in day-to-day operations including bookkeeping, financial reporting, data entry, reconciliations, and administrative tasks, and understanding of Zambian financial regulations and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Data Entry

▪️Post journal entries and assist in maintaining general ledgers.

▪️Record daily financial transactions into accounting software (e.g., Pastel, QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems).

Bank & Cash Reconciliation

▪️Assist in reconciling bank statements with internal records.

▪️Ensure all cash and bank transactions are properly recorded and balanced.

Invoicing & Payments

▪️Prepare and send invoices to clients.

▪️Process payment vouchers and assist in verifying supporting documentation.

▪️Financial Reporting Support

Help compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

▪️Assist in preparing management accounts and budget vs actual analysis.

Audit Support

▪️Help gather documentation for internal and external audits.

▪️Ensure proper filing of receipts, vouchers, and financial records.

Compliance & Regulatory

▪️Assist in preparing ZRA returns (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax) under supervision.

▪️Learn and help apply Zambian tax laws and accounting regulations (ZRA, ZICA, etc.).

Administrative Duties

▪️Filing, photocopying, scanning, and organizing accounting records.

▪️Assist with procurement processes, petty cash management, and logistical support.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

▪️Grade 12 certificate 

▪️Diploma/ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Technical Skills:

▪️Basic knowledge of Zambian tax system (e.g., VAT, PAYE, ZRA obligations).

▪️Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage Pastel, or similar).

▪️Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Soft Skills:

▪️Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

▪️Eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

▪️Ethical, professional, and respectful of confidentiality Preferred Knowledge:

▪️Understanding of ZICA (Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants) regulations.

▪️Basic awareness of IFRS for SMEs or other relevant financial reporting.

Send your applications (cover letter and CV only in one PDF) addressed to the Hiring Manager by email to; jobs@falanesolutions.com. Certificates will only be required at the interview stage.

 

Falane Solutions Limited is a Zambian owned Human Resource & Immigration Consultancy Company. We do not charge or ask for money from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.