Accountant X 02 (FMCG)

Job description

Description:

Job Purpose
The Accountant will be responsible for providing financial support to both the accounts receivables and payables ensuring to schedule payments, control expenses, cash management, scrutinize suppliers invoices for accuracy before payments are prepared and posted ensuring all business transactions are properly accounted and recorded including preparation of financial statements and conducting of monthly accounts closing activities and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.

Summary of Key Responsibilities;

Take the lead in gathering and monitoring financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities)
Manage all financial accounting activities for business operations.
Develop financial statements for payroll processing, account reconciliations, account receivables, account payables, revenue, expenditure, etc.
Co-ordinate the processing of all payments and ensure that properly authorized supporting documents are attached to the payment vouchers
Ensure that all payments on accrued transactions are posted to respective accounts daily
Maintain an accurate Creditors schedule, Debtors and other Ledger accounts in PASTEL and ensure these are reconciled daily with other Systems in place.
Ensure that all direct bank transactions are posted to the Accounting system on the computer and that they are properly accounted for.
Determine accounting errors or discrepancies and suggest necessary corrective action.
Maintain accurate accounting records for future references.
Help other departments in financial analysis and accounting tasks.
Assist in account receivables and payables activities.
Ensure financial records comply with company policies and accounting principles
Perform month-end closing activities such as account reconciliation, revenue accounting, expense accounting, etc.
Prepare finance reports required for team meetings or as requested by management and customers.
Reconcile Bank accounts monthly and ensure prompt action is taken on all issues highlighted by the reconciliation.
Prepare monthly standing Journal entries for Salaries, Depreciation, Expense accruals etc for Posting into PASTEL and Present accurate and reconciled periodical trial balance as required from time to time
Prepare and submit financial reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in preparing the necessary documentation for annual financial audits.

Required Skills and Competencies;

Excellent Communication Skills
Good leadership skills
Detailed oriented
Excellent Analytical skills
Spreadsheet Proficiency
Time management skills
Problem Solving Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Full CA Zambia, ACCA or CIMA
Must have a minimum of 4+ years progressive experience in Accounting
Must have a minimum of 1-2 years experience in FMCG sector
Proven experience with quick books and preparing financial statements
Must be well vested in PASTEL or Navision and other Accounting Systems
Must be a member of ZICA (Paid-up for 2025)

If you meet the minimum hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to jobs@bemconsult.com and copy-in bemconsult8@gmail.com

Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 14 days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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