Treasury Accountant at Zambia Cargo and Logistics

Zambia Cargo & Logistics (ZCL) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for employment to fill the vacant position of Treasury Accountant (1 Post).

A) Responsibilities for the Role

• Oversee the cash accounting function, supervising and reviewing the work of the cashier to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain and update the daily cashbook in Sage, ensuring all receipts, payments, and adjustments are posted accurately.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, promptly investigating and clearing all reconciling items.
• Prepare and submit daily treasury and cash position reports to Head Office, including collections, payments, bank balances, and cashflow forecasts.
• Review and approve the cashier’s receipting, ensuring correct allocation of customer payments and invoices.
• Validate and prepare payment requests for approval, ensuring compliance with Finance Policy and segregation of duties.
• Manage and control petty cash, ensuring proper usage and full documentation before replenishment.
• Liaise with Operations to ensure timely settlement of port charges, transporter payments, and other operational cash requirements.
• Maintain strong document control: filing of bank statements, payment vouchers, receipts, and treasury records.
• Provide coaching, direction, and performance oversight for the cashier to ensure high-quality output.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by a reporting supervisor.

B) Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Full ACCA or CIMA, Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 or similar ERP system.
• Strong knowledge of treasury, cash book management, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and oversight skills, with the ability to guide and review the work of junior staff.
• High integrity, discipline, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in logistics or depot operations is an added advantage.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reconciliations).

How to Apply

• Send the cover letter and your email subject must clearly mark “the position applied”.
• Attach your CV and copies of your certificates to [email protected].
• Deadline for application: 2nd December 2025.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet the criteria shall be contacted.