Creditors Accountant

Multiple Positions – Zambeef Products PLC

Contract

Zambia

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

3. CREDITORS ACCOUNTANT – NOVATEK LUSAKA (1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:
• Batching up of supplier documents and preparation of payment requisitions and submitting to signatories for authorization.
• Ensuring all supplier invoices and payments have been accurately posted.
• Ensure accurate allocation and descriptions on all expense transactions.
• Ensure system access and training to all staff entering supplier data.
• Preparation of supplier’s reconciliation at the end of each month.
• Send regular external supplier confirmations and ensure these are returned and filed.
• Report on supplier age analysis and all account variances with suppliers monthly.
• Making follow-ups with internal users and stores department on all supplier’s pre-payments
• To ensure all GRNs and Invoices are received and posted in time.
• Prepare a report on all pre-payments to ensure a monthly provision are raised for these
• Compile monthly VAT report and submit to Zambeef Products PLC 3 days before due date.
• Control petty cash and ensure all payments are supported and duly approved.
• Prepare petty cash recon for reimbursement and submit to senior managers for approval.
• Ensure all records are kept and documents are neatly filed at all times.

The Required Qualifications are:
• Grade 12 certificate
• 5 Acceptable O’levels or equivalent and either an accounting technician qualification or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/ZICA Qualification
• 2 years’ experience working in the Accounts department of a manufacturing or retailing entity

The Required Attributes Include:

Critical contacts inside organization
Stores Assistant, Stocks Assistant, Stocks Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Cash
Accountant, Operations Accountant and Finance Manager.

Critical contacts inter-group
Intercompany Accountants, Group Payments Manager, Group Commercial Manager.
Critical contacts external communication
Suppliers
Supervisory / Managerial / Breadth: Requires a high degree of professional integrity and ability to critically evaluate entries in supplier sub-ledgers and ensuring that these are an accurate reflected in the form of age analysis.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th March, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this job email your details to Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm