Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 31 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our client, one of Zambia’s leading air conditioning, refrigeration, elevator and escalator company is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join their team as an Accountant in charge of Payables. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendors payments and managing relationships with vendors.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• Generate and send accurate vendor invoices.
• Monitor vendor accounts for overdue payments.
• Proactively contact vendor to remind them of outstanding payments.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to vendors payments and statements.
• Post vendor invoices to the appropriate books of accounting.
• Reconcile accounts payables ledgers with accuracy.
• Prepare bank payments and reconcile them with the account’s payables ledger.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies or billing disputes.
• Generate financial reports related to accounts payable as needed.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Assist with the implementation of accounts payable best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 3 years of proven experience as an accountant in a payables department; experience within the engineering industry is a plus.
• Must be a valid member of ZICA.
• Should have experience with managing accounting using the strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in SAGE accounting software and MS Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you meet the requirements, please submit your application and resume by 7th August 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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