ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Preparation of monthly management accounts to agreed timelines, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance commentary/analysis
- Bi-annual fixed asset verification
- Assist with annual budgeting process
- Perform month end close activities related to cost & financial accounting
- Carry out financial analysis and investigation on costs to improve performance and support new opportunities
- Assist with annual financial audits ensuring sign off of audited financial statements within specified timelines audits
- Filing of all monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns
- Ensuring tax queries and audits from The Revenue Authority are handled with zero exposure to the company
- Monthly inter-company confirmations and reconciliation of any differences in timely manner
- Ensure the proper recording of transactions and disclosures in line with company’s accounting policies
- Co-ordinating of cyclical and year end stock counts
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Full CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification
- Must be a paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
- At least 7 years’ experience of which 3 must have been spent in audit in an accounting firm
- Financial & management accounting experience including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Strong analytical skills to identify, assess and explain performance variances from budget/forecast
- A knack to develop or change processes to improve efficiency
- Management experience advantageous
- Commercially aware
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach in the execution of duties
- Private sector mindset and confidence in dealing with a multi-cultural business environment
- Proficiency in SAP Business One is an added advantage
