Job vacancy Senior Accountant

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CV People Africa
Plot 2341 Mambilima House Kabelenga Road, Lusaka
  +260 211 268 908, +260 211 268 909
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Job Type
Employee
Job Status
Full Time
Announced
12 July, 2023
Job Title

Senior Accountant

Job Location
Lusaka
Job Presentation
Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant who will secure payments by verifying and posting receipts and resolving any discrepancies. Codes such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.

Experience5 Years
Education LevelDegree
QualificationsFully qualified CIMA BSc/BA in accounting, finance or similar field is an added advantage. Member of ZICA
SoftwareMicrosoft Package, and any other accounting package relevant for the position
Knowledge OfBasic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices
Skills ToProficiency in accounting packages such as Sage, Pastel and MS Office
Ability ToAbility to self-control, balance and emotional moderation in difficult situations, pressure and stress, knowing how to deal with conflict of interest situations mediating and reconciling ideas and people
Other RequirementsProven experience (5years or more) as Financial Accountant or Management Accountant or similar role
Requirements
  • Secure payment by verifying and posting receipts and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Codes such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system.
  • Work with other departments to ensure that the correct amounts are collected and paid in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the company receives payments for goods and services.
  • Review and analyse accounts receivable and Payables aging.
  • Contact clients via phone, email, and formal letters to follow-up on status of unpaid invoices.
  • Perform administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts.
  • Perform administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts
  • Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of sales and purchase invoices.
  • Reconciles various accounts on a monthly basis, bringing any discrepancies to the attention of the Assistant Finance Manager.
  • Assist in compiling information and preparing responses to auditors during the annual external audit.
  • Update petty cash accounts for the group on a timely basis with the accounts team.
  • Ensure the proper and timely booking of all receipts from debtors.
  • Give training and instructions to staff about receiving cash or any mode of payment for a sale by the Group and expense reimbursements.
  • Make sure all receivable and payable correspondence is kept secure.
  • Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records, and reports.
  • Perform expense fundamental analysis for management review after period close every month.
  • Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Department.
Salary
Negotiable
Valid Till
12 Oct, 2023 (19 days left)

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