Accountant

Kasenseli Gold Limited (KGL) was established on 9th December 2020. It is majority owned by Zambia Gold Company Limited (ZGCL) with 70% shareholding. Other shareholders are PCB Mining Limited with a shareholding of 12.5%, Kampoko Resource with a shareholding of 12.5%, and the Chief Chibwika Chiefdom Trust (on behalf of the Chief Chibwika Community) holding the remaining 5%.

The Company was established with the sole purpose to oversee the mining activities at the kasenseli Mine in Mwinilunga District

In order to achieve this mission, the Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are innovative, energetic, and performance-driven to fill the following positions for Kasenseli Gold Limited.

Accountant x1

Location: Mwinilunga

Company: Kasenseli Gold Limited

Report to: General Manager

Job Purpose

To assist management in the accurate recording and filing of all financial transactions of the Company, monitoring of performance in line with set targets and approved budgets, safeguarding of assets as well as assisting in the preparation of financial and management reports for internal and external purposes.

Main Duties

a. Provides information to management by analysing accounting data and preparing reports

b. Prepares all balance sheet and income statement account entries by compiling and analysing account information

c. Documents financial transactions by entering account information onto the Company’s accounting package.

d. Recommends financial actions to be taken by management by analysing accounting options and their implications

e. Summarizes surrent financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.

f. Substantiates financial transactions by thoroughly and critically reviewing documents.

g. Maintaining accounting controls by designing and recommending policies and procedures

h. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information

i. Secures financial information by performing regular database backups

J. Maintains financial security by following internal control policies put in place by management

k.  Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements

l. Ensure accounting policies and Company treatments are in line with the applicable financial reporting framework (IFRS) by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations

m. Complies with state, local financial and legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.

n. Prepares financial reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing accounting information and trends.

Qualifications and experience

a. Professional Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Full professional qualification such as ACCA/CIMA, Degree in accountancy will be added advantage
• Professional membership of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

b. Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

• 4 years practical experience in a similar position

c. Skills Specifications:

• Analytical skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills

e. Valid Driver’s License

Kasenseli Gold Limited provides equal employment opportunities to all Zambians on merit without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, colour, tribe, disability, or religion.

Interested, suitably qualified, and experienced persons should send their application together with certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; a detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable references and a copy of the NRC should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 11th June 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Head Human Resources and Administration
Zambia Gold Company Limited, P.O Box 37215
Subdivision F/377a/30/B
Kudu Road, Kabulonga
LUSAKA