Assistant Accountant

Background

The Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company (LISWMC) was established following the enactment of the Solid Waste Regulation and Management Act No. 20 of 2018 as an autonomous Solid Waste Management Utility in order to provide effective solid waste management services in the City of Lusaka.

In its quest to provide solid waste management services, LISWMC is looking for suitably qualified, creative and self-driven individuals for the following positions to join the Company, to be based in Lusaka.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide support to the Finance Unit by carrying out various accounting tasks and ensuring accuracy in financial records.

Main Duties:

• Process payments for public funds accountability
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring and implementation
• Prepare annual revenue budgets
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial reports
• Disburse petty cash and file vouchers
• Prepare invoices and receipts
• Maintain cashbooks, general ledgers and fixed asset register

REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Diploma in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA Level 2, CIMA Managerial Level, CA Zambia Application Level or equivalent
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
• At least 2 years' relevant work experience

OTHER SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

Technical report writing, communication in English, computer literate, interpersonal skills, integrity, analytical skills, confidentiality

Additional Notes:

LISWMC is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Responsibilities

• Process payments for public funds accountability
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring and implementation
• Prepare annual revenue budgets
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial reports
• Disburse petty cash and file vouchers
• Prepare invoices and receipts
• Maintain cashbooks, general ledgers and fixed asset register

Skills

• Technical report writing
• Communication in English
• Computer literate
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Analytical skills
• Confidentiality

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Diploma in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA Level 2, CIMA Managerial Level, CA Zambia Application Level or equivalent
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Eligible and interested candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply by sending an application letter, attaching a current curriculum vitae with three (3) traceable referees, and copies of academic certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority together with copies of professional certificates, to the undersigned on or before 28th August, 2026.

The Chief Executive Officer

Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company

Plot No. 2020, Church Road

LUSAKA.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28TH AUGUST, 2026