Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper Jobs in Lusaka – Join M&J Consultants Africa is seeking a mature, ambitious, and highly organised Senior Bookkeeper to join our team in Lusaka, Zambia. This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong accounting fundamentals who are eager to advance their careers and take on leadership responsibilities.

If you are looking for senior bookkeeper jobs in Lusaka that go beyond transaction processing and provide meaningful growth, this position is designed for you.

About the Senior Bookkeeper Role

As a Senior Bookkeeper at M&J Consultants, you will play a pivotal role in managing bookkeeping and accounting assignments while leading junior team members. This position requires a proactive individual who can coordinate client assignments, ensure deadlines are met, and maintain accurate financial records.

You will also have the opportunity to support departmental performance monitoring and contribute to improving operational processes. Key Responsibilities of Senior Bookkeeper Jobs in Lusaka Manage and review bookkeeping and accounting tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. Prepare reconciliations, management accounts, and comprehensive financial reports.

Oversee the work of junior staff, providing guidance and quality control. Coordinate client assignments to meet strict deadlines and follow up on outstanding deliverables. Maintain thorough client records and documentation to ensure compliance. Communicate directly with clients to obtain necessary information and clarify assignments. Ensure completed assignments undergo proper review, sign-off, and closure.

Assist the Head Servant in tracking departmental performance metrics. Monitor agreed actions and hold team members accountable for timely delivery. Identify and escalate operational challenges to facilitate prompt resolution. Support the implementation and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs). Utilize accounting software and digital tools effectively.

Expand knowledge by learning other business areas beyond accounting. Assume additional coordination and leadership duties as skills develop. Candidate Profile and Qualifications We invite applications from candidates who meet the following criteria: Possess a degree, diploma, or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Have a minimum of three years’ practical experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles. Demonstrate prior experience supervising, coordinating, or leading team members. Exhibit strong proficiency with accounting software and digital systems. Show advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. Have experience preparing management accounts and performing reconciliations.

Possess excellent organisational and time-management abilities. Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. Maintain composure and meet deadlines under pressure.

Employment Details and Application Process Company M&J Consultants Location Lusaka, Zambia Job Type Full Time Category Accountancy Application Email mrecruit580@gmail.com If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that offers career progression and leadership opportunities, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application via email to mrecruit580@gmail.com.