Vacancy: Management Accountant
The Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC (CEC) is an independent power transmission and distribution company with interests in closely linked businesses in Zambia and the African region.
VACANCY
CEC is inviting applications from suitably qualified, innovative and dynamic individuals to take up the position of MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT.
Job Purpose
To provide effective Management Accounting services through preparation of reports to management, accurate tax returns and budgetary cost control.
Key Accountabilities
- Produce departmental cost reports and review the same with departmental Managers through cost meetings
- Review accounting transactions in the accounting system (Navision) to ensure that transactions are accurately inputted and make corrections where necessary
- Manage the Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP) balances and liase with Brokers
- Ensure proper accounting for the Company’s revenue and expenditure to prevent loss of funds and ensure accurate financial information
- Prepare annual operating budgets based on anticipated departmental activities, previous expenditure trends, and inflation
- Ensure all required data is put into the accounting system prior to processing of financial statements
- Ensure that operating expenditure is within approved budget. Develop comprehensive methods / techniques of information presentation to ensure proper dissemination of financial information and facilitate easy understanding of financial issues
- Preparation of accurate corporate tax returns on a quarterly and annual basis
- Ensure that all accounting activities are effectively and efficiently executed in conformity with the Company philosophy of Do It Right The First Time
- Assist in preparing end of month accounting reports to enable review of the Company financial operations
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Accountancy and full ACCA or CIMA
- 3 years post-qualification experience
- Knowledge of Navision Accounting software will be an added advantage
- Computer literate and fully conversant with the Microsoft Office package.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
The successful applicant will be required to take up the appointment immediately.
Closing Date
The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday, 8th October, 2014.
Applicants are requested to provide day time contact telephone numbers.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications
All applications, including three referees, curriculum vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates should be addressed to:
The Director – Human Resources
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc
P O Box 20819, Kitwe, Zambia.
Fax: 260-2-244035
Website: cecinvestor.com
