Payables Accountant

Job description

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 Payables Accountant.

How Will You Impact AGL Zambia Ltd?

Under the supervision of the Finance and Accounting Manager, you will ensure that supplier accounts are reconciled before payment is made and book all supplier invoices and credit notes.

Monitoring supplier invoices tracking and validation process
Booking Invoices and credit notes in SUN or PEGASE system
Reconciling of suppliers’ statement before payment is made
Assisting in resolving invoice dispute with suppliers
Preparing payment vouchers for suppliers’ payments
Allocating all debit entries to supplier accounts
Reviewing debit supplier accounts
Reviewing aged supplier balances
Preparing monthly supplier committee with management
Preparing and payment of WHT and VAT to ZRA
Responsible for supplier invoice register and tracking
Sending supplier tracker report to HOD’s on a weekly basis.
Scanning and uploading invoices on the group share point tracking tool
Under the supervision of the Accounting & Finance Manager

What You Need to Succeed.

Minimum of a Diploma in Accountancy
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 21st February 2025.