Vacancy title:
Bookkeeper
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office
Jobs at:
Precision Recruitment
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, November 18 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Position Summary
Our client is looking for an organised, energetic, and numerically strong Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial administration of the business. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, and support the efficient operation of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Record daily financial transactions accurately and promptly.
- Maintain cashbooks, ledgers, and financial records.
- Process supplier invoices and prepare payments.
- Issue customer invoices and monitor receivables.
- Reconcile bank accounts and petty cash records.
- Assist with payroll data preparation and records maintenance.
- Maintain orderly filing systems for financial documents.
- Track expenses and ensure supporting documentation is properly filed.
- Support month-end reporting activities.
- Assist with stock and inventory record maintenance where required.
- Follow up on outstanding customer payments.
- Provide administrative support to the finance function.
- Identify discrepancies and report issues promptly.
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 Certificate.
- Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration, office administration, or a related role preferred.
- Strong numerical aptitude and confidence working with figures.
- Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Energetic, proactive, and reliable.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Honest, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information.
Key Competencies
- Numerical Accuracy
- Organisation & Planning
- Record Keeping
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Initiative
- Teamwork
Advantageous
- Experience using accounting software (such as Sage, QuickBooks, Pastel, Xero, or similar).
- Experience handling accounts payable and receivable.
- Previous experience in a professional services, trading, or SME environment.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in keeping records organised, and can bring energy and efficiency to a busy office environment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: high school
Job application procedure
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