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- LocationLusaka, Zambia
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- Employer
- Private
- Location
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Posted
- February 25, 2025
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other
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Job description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
A reputable Audit Firm invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:
Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing financial transactions related to accounts payable and ensuring accurate reconciliation of financial records. This role involves processing payments, verifying invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The specialist will also perform bank reconciliations, monitor transactions, and provide feedback on improving internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software.
Key Responsibilities
Payment Processing
Process and manage outgoing payments, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
Processing of invoices, credit notes and debit notes, addressing vendor inquiries, and prepare remittance advice for payments.
Payment Verification
Verify and process invoices, ensuring they match purchase orders and contracts.
Payment Tracking
Track company expenditures, including payroll and petty cash.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Reconciliations
Monitor banking activities to detect irregularities and prevent fraud.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports and provide documentation for auditors.
Ensure that accounts payable subledger and general ledger are reconciled on a monthly basis.
Monitoring
Monitor banking activities to detect irregularities and prevent fraud.
Analyze accounts and prepare reports to ensure accuracy in financial statements.
Qualifications and Skills
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable and financial reconciliation.
Proven track record of managing accounts payable processes and performing accurate reconciliations.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
Prior experience in a similar role within a medium to large-sized organization is preferred.
Soft Skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.
Contract type
Temporal: 4 to 6 months
Please address your application to the Director of Human Resources and email your application along with your CV and other relevant documents to: memmanagementconsultancy@gmail.com.