Accounts Payables – Supervisor

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the reference multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, sea and rail) in Africa.

The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading shipping and logistics group. Having developed its expertise over more than a century and with more than 23,000 employees working in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, customized and innovative logistics solutions, with the goal of contributing in a sustainable way to the transformations of Africa. AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

AGL Zambia Limited is pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join the Finance team at our Lusaka Head Office as Accounts Payables – Supervisor.

How Will You Impact AGL Zambia Ltd?

Under the supervision of the Finance and Accounting Manager, you will ensure that supplier accounts are reconciled, monitor supplier accounts for overdue payment, and allocate supplier payments to their respective accounts.

Ensure all supplier accounts/payments are reconciled
Monitor the invoice tracking
Submission of VAT and reconciliation of the VAT account
Must be up to date with all Tax updates and communicate any relevant changes with the accounts team.
Monitor supplier accounts for overdue payments and ensures that invoices are paid as they fall due
Monitoring the supplier invoice tracking register and sending status reports weekly
Allocating of all supplier payments done to respective supplier accounts/ Invoice numbers
Reviewing debit supplier accounts
Reviewing aged supplier balances
Reconciliation of aged analysis and Trial Balance monthly
Lead both internal and external audits relating to AP
Preparing monthly supplier meeting with management
Resolve any supplier disputes/queries
Proactively engage suppliers on all outstanding issues before escalation
Sending the monthly working capital report
Work closely with reporting team to ensure all costs are booked to the correct cost centers and advise costs to be accrued on time
Must be a team player and excellent communicator

What You Need to Succeed.

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/ Full ACCA or Full CA Zambia
Paid up member of ZICA
At least 3-5 years of work experience
Must be fluent in both written and verbal English.
Must be fluent with Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines timeously
Technical
Analytical
Agile / Open-minded
Serious
Team Player
Interpersonal Skills
Integrity / Loyalty
Flexible

To apply for this position, please send your application letter and curriculum vitae as one PDF document to the Human Resources Department email; zm002-hr.dept@aglgroup.com by the 1st of April 2025.