Mpongwe Area – Zambia: Our client is looking for a Creditors Accountant to join the team.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a management accounting role.
- Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, with a focus on SAGE.
- Experience with and ability to utilize modern technology and systems to monitor compliance and reporting.
- Certification in additional finance related fields is advantageous.
- Valid Drivers License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Proven experience as a creditors accountant.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement various accounting and financial monitoring programs.
- Knowledge of local laws and regulations, relating to taxation, financial reporting and regulation.
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Integrity and professional ethics.
- Teamwork skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience with financial reporting.
- Time management.
- The ability to work independently and to strict deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations.
- Effective human, technological and financial resource management.
- The ability to formulate and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies.
- The ability to monitor, analyse and report on various financial statements.
- Expertise in accounting principles and standards.
- Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, specifically SAGE.
- Willingness to travel and dedicate time to ensuring the effective functioning of the business, across its various operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Managing the groups accounts payable.
- Processing suppliers’ invoices.
- Create, manage and reconcile creditor statements. Ensure timely payments to all creditors, working closely with the management accounts team to optimise liquidity balance.
- Maintain accurate records of all outstanding debts owed to vendors. Communicate effectively and accurately with vendors debtor’s teams, to ensure transparency.
- Investigate and resolve any queries or disputes raised by suppliers regarding invoices or payments.
- Preparing and submitting regular reports on outstanding creditors balances and payment schedules to management.
- Adhering to company policies and procedures regarding invoice approvals and payment terms. Oversee all transactions related to the groups creditors.
- Prepare and maintain accurate reports and ensure all reporting deadlines are adhered to.
- Communicate with internal departments to resolve issues or requests.
- Liaise with Procurement Office staff to ensure that all orders and GRNs are processed.
- Work closely with the Human Resources team to ensure the monthly employee payroll is completed ina timely manner and inline with internal and regulatory requirements.
- Reconcile VAT accounts to manually submitted returns to ensure accuracy and avoid over and/orunder declarations.
- Closely monitor import VAT and ensure it is claimed on time.
- Process, reconcile and raise payment for medical, telephone, water, rates and hotel bills.
- Ensure proper management of all invoices for references and audit purposes.
- Monitor all payments, to ensure no double payments are made.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted