CREDITORS ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY:
Mpongwe Area – Zambia: Our client is looking for a Creditors Accountant to join the team.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, with a focus on SAGE.
• Experience with and ability to utilize modern technology and systems to monitor compliance and reporting.
• Certification in additional finance related fields is advantageous.
• Valid Drivers License.

• Proven experience as a creditors accountant.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement various accounting and financial monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations, relating to taxation, financial reporting and regulation.
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Integrity and professional ethics.
• Teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with financial reporting.
• Time management.
• The ability to work independently and to strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations.
• Effective human, technological and financial resource management.
• The ability to formulate and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• The ability to monitor, analyse and report on various financial statements.
• Expertise in accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, specifically SAGE.
• Willingness to travel and dedicate time to ensuring the effective functioning of the business, across its various operations.

• Managing the groups accounts payable.
• Processing suppliers’ invoices.
• Create, manage and reconcile creditor statements. Ensure timely payments to all creditors, working closely with the management accounts team to optimise liquidity balance.
• Maintain accurate records of all outstanding debts owed to vendors. Communicate effectively and accurately with vendors debtor’s teams, to ensure transparency.
• Investigate and resolve any queries or disputes raised by suppliers regarding invoices or payments.
• Preparing and submitting regular reports on outstanding creditors balances and payment schedules to management.
• Adhering to company policies and procedures regarding invoice approvals and payment terms. Oversee all transactions related to the groups creditors.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and ensure all reporting deadlines are adhered to.
• Communicate with internal departments to resolve issues or requests.
• Liaise with Procurement Office staff to ensure that all orders and GRNs are processed.
• Work closely with the Human Resources team to ensure the monthly employee payroll is completed ina timely manner and inline with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile VAT accounts to manually submitted returns to ensure accuracy and avoid over and/orunder declarations.
• Closely monitor import VAT and ensure it is claimed on time.
• Process, reconcile and raise payment for medical, telephone, water, rates and hotel bills.
• Ensure proper management of all invoices for references and audit purposes.
• Monitor all payments, to ensure no double payments are made.