Reconciliation Accountant

Job description

Job Vacancy: Reconciliation Accountant (x1)

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Company: Supra Animal Nutrition

About Supra Animal Nutrition:

Supra Animal Nutrition is a trusted and fast-growing brand committed to delivering high-quality animal feed solutions that drive healthier livestock, improved farm productivity, and sustainable agricultural practices. With a strong focus on Poultry, Dairy, and Pig nutrition, we produce scientifically formulated feeds designed to meet the nutritional needs of animals at every stage of growth.

Our product portfolio includes:

Poultry Feeds: Broiler Starter, Grower, Finisher, and Layer feeds that support optimal growth, high egg production, and overall profitability.
Pig Feeds: Complete feed solutions promoting healthy development and improved yields.
Dairy Feeds: Balanced rations that enhance milk production, animal wellbeing, and farm efficiency.

At Supra, we combine advanced nutrition science, strict quality control, and farmer-focused innovation to deliver consistent, reliable results. Our mission is to empower farmers with feed solutions that enhance animal health, boost performance, and increase profitability.

Job Purpose:

The Reconciliation Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records by reconciling balances between systems, bank accounts, suppliers, customers, and internal ledgers. The role is critical in identifying discrepancies, preventing losses, and supporting strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Financial Reconciliations

· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, mobile money accounts, cash accounts, and GL balances.

· Reconcile sales, collections, receipts, and payments across multiple systems (ERP, banking platforms, POS, mobile money).

· Ensure timely resolution of unreconciled items and discrepancies.

2.    Transaction Verification & Controls

· Investigate variances, short postings, duplicates, and timing differences.

· Liaise with banks, mobile money operators, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve issues.

· Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all reconciliations.

3.     Reporting & Compliance

· Prepare reconciliation reports and exception summaries for management review.

· Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

· Assist with internal and external audits by providing reconciliation schedules and explanations.

· Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls. 

4.    Systems & Process Improvement

· Support automation of reconciliation processes where possible.

· Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements.

· Work closely with IT, finance, and operations teams to improve data accuracy and flow.

5.    Stakeholder Coordination

· Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Sales, and Operations teams.

· Provide clarity on outstanding balances and cash positions.

· Escalate high-risk or aged reconciliation issues appropriately.

1.    Key Skills and Competencies

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Good understanding of accounting principles

· Ability to work with large transaction volumes

· Strong Excel and ERP skills (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

· Good communication and follow-up skill

Qualifications and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

· Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA, ZICA) – added advantage

· 2–5 years’ experience in reconciliation, accounting, or finance roles

· Experience in FMCG, telecoms, banking, or high-volume transaction environments preferred

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter to hr.vamara@parrogate.com.zm, with the subject line:

“Application – Reconciliation Accountant

Application Deadline: 24th December 2025