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Job Description

BAT is evolving at pace – truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Non-Management

FUNCTION: Finance

SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary Range + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Lusaka, Zambia

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of Corporate Finance Sub Function of BAT Zambia.

Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Maintain appropriate procedures to ensure that supplier payments are valid, complete, accurate, aligned to agreed terms and made in a timely manner
• Perform comprehensive reviews of all vendor transactions, address exceptions, provide insights for development of efficiencies
• Ensure complete recovery of and accurate accounting for all applicable taxes (VAT, Withholding Tax, and PAYE)
• Driving compliance to governance (Statements of Delegated Authority, procurement policy, approvals frameworks)
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting for staff Travel & Entertainment (T&E) and credit card transactions.
• Provide accounts payable cashflow forecasts to aid liquidity decisions, including robust analysis of actuals versus forecasts
• Maintain appropriate procedures to ensure efficient and effective management of fixed assets and related records are complete and accurate.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Financial or audit background with a professional accountancy qualification (such as CA Zambia / ACCA / CIMA) and a relevant university degree in Accounting.
• 3-5 years of relevant finance / audit experience
• Good understanding of local tax policy, regulation and application in accounting
• Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage relationships and work with managers across all levels within the company and externally.
• Risk and controls awareness

WE ARE BAT

At BAT, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

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