ACCOUNTANT

1. Job Purpose To manage the hotel's accounting and financial reporting functions by maintaining accurate financial records, safeguarding revenue and assets, controlling expenditure, ensuring timely statutory compliance, and providing reliable financial information to support management decision-making. 2. Key Responsibilities • Financial Accounting and Reporting • Revenue and Cash Management • Budgeting and Cost Control • Accounts Payable and Receivable • Payroll and Statutory Compliance • Internal Controls and Asset Management • Management Support 3. Minimum Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) and have: • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. • A relevant professional accounting qualification or progress toward one would be an advantage. • At least 3 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, tourism, retail, or another cash-intensive business. • Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, payroll, taxation, and internal controls. • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. • Experience with hotel property-management and point-of-sale systems would be an added advantage.4. Key Competencies • Financial and analytical capability • High level of integrity and confidentiality • Attention to detail and accuracy • Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills • Cost and revenue-control orientation • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to meet reporting deadlines • Sound judgement and accountability • Teamwork and customer orientation