About Sabipay:

We are the leading payment services company with local know-how in building payments and business tools for Africa. We make it simple and safe for customers to book online and pay at a point-of-sale, or via the Mobile App. Sabipay is a subsidiary of Pesapal Limited and is regulated by the Bank of Zambia. We all share a commitment to product innovation that solves Africas payment challenges.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and self-driven Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day functions Accounting and Financial activities. They will have a responsibility for maintaining accurate and up-to date accounting and financial records in compliance with regulatory requirements and coordinate an efficient Finance function.

What Success Looks Like at Sabipay:

1. Deliver Exceptional Results: Financial records are accurate, reconciliations are timely, and reports are submitted without errors or delays.
2. Solve for Our Customers: Provide reliable financial insights and support that enable informed business decisions and smooth operations.
3. Together, We Do Great Work: Collaborate with sales, operations, and leadership teams to ensure strong financial controls and compliance.
4. Own Our Outcomes:Take full responsibility for financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, cashflow management, and timely statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management:

• Ensure financial compliance of organisational policies and local regulatory frameworks
• Support the budgeting process, preparing proposal budgets, Track the budget, ensuring variances are kept to an acceptable minimal
• Monitor and control the country cashflow requirements and cash security to ensure the smooth implementation of the country operations
• Prepare timely financial reports, where necessary manage cash request process
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Advising on how to reduce costs and increase profits
• Monitor and support taxation requirements

Accounting Functions

• Posting entries into the accounting system
• Maintain good banking relations.
• Management of bank accounts, ensuring resources are always available for country program activities
• Keep financial records up to date ensuring they are accurately captured and coded
• Prepare bank reconciliations on time
• Reconcile the manual fixed asset register with accounting system on a timely basis
• Manage field (sales and other budgeted activities) financial operations, ensuring complete compliance
• Manage petty cash, file and serialize the petty cash vouchers

Reporting

• Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, Management Account Reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close process

Must Have Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance or relevant degree, Certification is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation in Zambia.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Microsoft.
• Strong understanding of the Zambia financial regulatory Frameworks
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment:Opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology products and services

Professional Growth: Access to opportunities for skill development, training, and career advancement. We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their full potential.

Impactful Work: Be part of a passionate team transforming the African financial Landscape

Dynamic Work Culture: Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you experience a myriad of exciting challenges, opportunities, and thrilling adventures.

Equity & Inclusion Statement

Sabipay is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and have equal access to opportunities for growth.

We believe that diverse perspectives enhance our creativity, problem-solving abilities, and overall success.

* Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted*