Falane Solutions Limited, a dynamic company based in Lusaka, is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Accountant to join its finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the company's tax compliance and statutory obligations are met with precision and timeliness.
As the Accountant, you will provide essential administrative and technical support, maintaining accurate tax records, preparing schedules and reconciliations, and processing tax-related documentation. Your expertise will directly contribute to the seamless preparation and submission of statutory tax returns, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare schedules supporting VAT and PAYE, manage petty cash with accuracy, and compile and reconcile tax data from the accounting system before submission. You will verify the accuracy and completeness of tax-related transactions, assist in the preparation and submission of industry-specific statutory returns, and reconcile tax accounts with the general ledger. Additionally, you will reconcile statutory receivable and payable accounts, monitor tax payment due dates, and maintain a tax compliance calendar. Preparing payment schedules for taxes and statutory levies and submitting them for approval will also be part of your duties.
Maintaining proper filing (both electronic and physical) of tax returns, statutory returns, payment receipts, tax assessments, and correspondence is essential. You will prepare schedules and supporting documentation for tax audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews, and assist in gathering documentation for tax objections and appeals. Ensuring all invoices and supporting documents comply with statutory tax requirements, maintaining accurate records of Smart Invoicing transactions, and resolving discrepancies are also key responsibilities.
You will liaise with internal departments to obtain necessary documents for tax compliance and statutory reporting, maintain strict confidentiality of all financial information, and perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Director or Country Manager.
Qualifications:
Candidates should hold a ZICA Technician, Diploma in Accountancy, Taxation, Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, or a related field. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounting, taxation, or finance is an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills:
Basic knowledge of Zambia tax laws and statutory requirements, understanding of VAT and PAYE, and familiarity with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) online systems are advantageous. Knowledge of Smart Invoicing processes is desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software is required, along with strong analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines, high integrity, and confidentiality are essential. You should be a team player with strong attention to detail.
Application Submission:
Interested candidates should send their CVs to
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