Accounting Intern - Lusaka

About the role

An accounting internship is available in Lusaka, Zambia. The intern executes bookkeeping tasks and applies core accounting principles to maintain financial integrity, working both autonomously and within a team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely processing and accuracy
• Prepare and review tax documentation using knowledge of tax regulations
• Conduct regular financial reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Use advanced Excel and accounting software (such as Sage) to generate reports and manage data
• Organize and prioritize daily tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in financial documentation

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; final-year university students must submit their latest academic record and have a flexible study schedule, preferably distance learning
• 1-2 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting and tax principles, and of reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, numerical and analytical skills, and good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage is an added advantage