Job summary
Lusaka, Zambia, Africa
Mid Career (2+ years of experience)
Bachelor's Degree
Full time
1
Negotiable
ACCOUNTANT
CLIENT PROFILE: Our client, a major retailer with wide footprint in several African countries, is looking to recruit a Financial Accountant for its existing operations in Zambia.
ROLES: ACCOUNTANT (Lusaka)
Duties
RESPONSIBILITIES: To ensure financial and administrative functions are executed according to laid down procedures and accounting standards; to provide detailed analysis and reporting on key business components; and to perform management and financial reporting. In addition, the job holder will be required to oversee and provide guidance to the following administrative functions: Buyers Administration; Accounts Payable (Trade Creditors and Expenses); Banking and Takings; Payroll; and Store Administration
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Chartered Accountant / B.Com Hons with Accounting as major subject
- 2 years in retail or FMCG sector
- SAP experience will be advantageous
- Member of ZICA
- Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment with a sense of urgency
- Must be meticulous, detail orientated and have an analytical approach
- Operational capability and pragmatic mindset
- Ability and willingness to regularly interact and engage across all levels of the business
- Unwavering integrity
Interested candidates should send their CV’s and state the expected and current salary to: jobs@lauraandpartners.com
CLOSING DATE: 04 DECEMBER 2015
Laura & Partners Consulting Limited
397 Independence Avenue, Woodlands, Lusaka