ACCOUNTANT

Freshtec Energy Zambia seeks a suitably qualified individual to fill the above position.
To be considered for this position you must have the following qualifications, experience and character traits.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification
• Must be a paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
• At least 3-5 years working experience in retail , electrical or construction with a proven track record of success in managing and leading Finance and Accounts teams.
• Financial & management accounting experience including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Strong analytical skills to identify, assess and explain performance variances from budget/forecast
• A knack to develop or change processes to improve efficiency
• Management experience advantageous
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach in the execution of duties
• Private sector mindset and confidence in dealing with a multi-cultural business environment

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day transactions, processing or receiving customer payments, invoicing , bank reconciliations
• Preparing financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Preparation and timely submission of management accounts, audited annual statements and other relevant reports by ensuring correct and complete transaction processing into the company’s accounting systems.
• Preparation of annual budgets and cash flow forecasting.
  Financial control and day to day management and supervision on adherence to procurement, accounting and reconciliations policies and procedures.
• Monthly asset management through spearheading stock takes in the company’s retail outlets.
• Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance (ZRA, NAPSA and worker’s compensation).
• Liaising and negotiating contracts and agreements with service providers and other business partners.
• Preparation of invoices and payments to suppliers.
• Managing the company’s petty cash across its branch network.
• Preparation of monthly payroll.
• Maintaining and updating the fixed asset register.

About Freshtec Energy Zambia Limited

Freshtec Energy is a solar company specialising in the wholesale and retail sales of solar systems i.e. inverters, panels, batteries and all the solar accessories to installers and to the public. We are an Online store with physical offices, where customers can come to pay and collect their orders.