Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant 

Company: Veritas General Insurance Plc

Position: Financial Accountant

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

Post Date: 13 October 2026

Maintain accurate financial records, reporting and compliance to support sound management decisions and reliable financial statements.

Job Purpose

To ensure accurate recording, processing and reporting of all financial transactions in order to provide reliable financial statements for management decisions and regulatory compliance.

Key Result Areas and Principal Accountabilities

Financial Reporting

Prepare core financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for internal and external users.

Transactions and Recordings

Undertake reconciliations of bank accounts, trade receivables, payables and general ledger entries in order to prepare the monthly Trial Balance.

Management Accounts

Undertake preparation of quarterly, half-yearly and yearly management accounts and other reports that will assist management in planning, control and decision making.

Payroll Management

Undertake timely preparation of payroll and payment of statutory obligations in order to facilitate payment of personal emoluments and ensure compliance with the law.

Budgeting and Analysis

Assist management with financial forecasting, budgeting and performance variance analysis.

Asset Management

Supervise effectively the maintenance of the Company’s fixed asset register in order to ensure accountability, serviceability and usability.

Audit Support

Coordinate and compile documentation for internal and external financial audits.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Finance Manager.

Contacts

Internal

  • Zambia Revenue Authority on taxation.
  • National Pension Scheme Authority on pension matters.
  • Local Councils on personal levies and rates.
  • NHIMA.

External

  • External Auditors on auditing services.
  • Utility Companies on payment of bills and services.
  • Professional Bodies on capacity development.
  • Commercial Banks on banking transactions.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications: Full Form Five/Grade Twelve School Certificate.
  • Minimum Vocational / Professional Qualifications: Degree in Accountancy / Chartered Accountant (ACCA/CIMA or CA Zambia or its equivalent).
  • Member of ZICA.
  • Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience: 5 years in a similar environment.
  • Knowledge of reporting requirements under the Insurance Act 2021 and IFRS 17, 18, etc. will be a distinct advantage.
  • Experience with Accounting Software will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application letter and detailed CV, quoting the position applied for, to the Veritas General Insurance Plc Human Resources Department.

Email: veritas@veritasgeneral.com

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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