Accounts Receivables Officer at First Quantum Minerals

Job Description

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

To issue sales invoices in Pronto
To chase customers for outstanding receivables, ensuring payments are received within the contractual credit period.
To capture staff and supplier back-charge invoices
To run monthly recoveries on staff and supplier debtors accounts
To perform regular reviews of aged debtor balances to identify those falling outside contractual credit terms and follow up as appropriate
Perform sub-ledger and balance sheet reconciliations for receivable accounts
Develop models for efficient data capture, analysis and reporting
Ensure proper filing of documents in accordance with company policy and statutory requirements for all sales and receivables transactions
Retrieve documents for internal and external auditors, and other reviewers
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

Must comply with company and professional code of ethics
Must be a team player and hard worker
Must pay attention to detail
Must be confident
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
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:

Analytical skills and working with huge volumes of data
Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
Good understanding of international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
Ability to operate office equipment (e.g. PCs, printers, copiers etc.)
Good command of the English Language (speaking and writing)
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge of relevant Zambian laws and regulations (e.g. Companies’ Act, Tax laws etc.)

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting or full professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CA Zambia, ACCA, ZICA etc.)
Minimum Licentiate Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
All qualifications must be certified by ZAQA
Grade 12 with a minimum of 5 passes

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