Accounts Assistant FMCG X 02 at Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy

Job Description

Description:

Job Purpose

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for handling budget preparations, analyzing financial data and handling all statutory obligations. Lead and orchestrate all necessary accounting responsibilities as needed to maintain an impeccable Finance environment.

Summary of Key Responsibilities;

Monitor General Ledger posting by ensuring that they are posted to the correct accounts and correcting them bypassing and reversing journals/documents
Preparing financial statements of the business at the end of each financial cycle or the intervals decided by the authorities of the organization.
Maintaining financial procedures consistent with Treasury and other directives.
Monitor all payments and ensure correct taxes are computed and paid on time to avoid penalties and blocking of accounts.
Assisting line managers in establishing a culture of high performance, professionalism and continuous improvement that encourages individuals and teams to identify opportunities and solutions to improve service delivery
Liaise with the Chief accountant on matters to do with computation and processing of PAYE, License fees, Company Tax and VAT and ensuring payments are made on time.
Contributing to providing effective leadership to foster initiative, promote and build effective teams, achieve outcomes and meet the deadline
Analysis of General ledger accounts on a monthly basis and recommend necessary action on old outstanding balances/items.
Matching general ledger accounts and clearing and reducing the number of open items.
Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

Honesty
Multi-skilled
Good interpersonal communications skills
Service orientated
High Integrity
Deadline driven
Focused
Sober Minded

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Full Grade (12) School certificate
Diploma in Accounts or CA Zambia Advanced level , ACCA level 2, CIMA advanced diploma or it’s equivalent
Must have at least a minimum of 3+ years of work experience in the same capacity the FMCG sector or Manufacturing

Able to work in a team
Should have proven supervisor experience.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must be a member of ZICA

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THE ABOVE POSITION

If you meet the minimum hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to [email protected] and Cc [email protected]

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