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At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
Specific Job Responsibility
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To issue sales invoices in Pronto
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To chase customers for outstanding receivables, ensuring payments are received within the contractual credit period.
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To capture staff and supplier back-charge invoices
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To run monthly recoveries on staff and supplier debtors accounts
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To perform regular reviews of aged debtor balances to identify those falling outside contractual credit terms and follow up as appropriate
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Perform sub-ledger and balance sheet reconciliations for receivable accounts
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Develop models for efficient data capture, analysis and reporting
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Ensure proper filing of documents in accordance with company policy and statutory requirements for all sales and receivables transactions
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Retrieve documents for internal and external auditors, and other reviewers
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Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Job Specific Competencies
Must be able to work with Pronto, MS Excel, MS Word and MS Powerpoint.
Key Job Attributes
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Must comply with company and professional code of ethics
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Must be a team player and hard worker
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Must pay attention to detail
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Must be confident
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Must be able to work with minimal supervision
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Must have leadership skills
Experience required to perform in this job
The
Accounts Receivable Officer
will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following
areas:
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Analytical skills and working with huge volumes of data
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Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
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Good understanding of international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
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Ability to operate office equipment (e.g. PCs, printers, copiers etc.)
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Good command of the English Language (speaking and writing)
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Interpersonal skills
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Knowledge of relevant Zambian laws and regulations (e.g. Companies’ Act, Tax laws etc.)
Qualifications
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Degree in Accounting or full professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CA Zambia, ACCA, ZICA etc.)
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Minimum Licentiate Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
