BIBAGRY LIMITED

JOB ADVERT

Organization Background

Bibagry Limited is a new, non-alcoholic beverage company located in Kitwe with national distribution. Our mission is to offer a dynamic portfolio of beverages that refreshes the nation and inspires moments of optimism and happiness.

To succeed, we will be a preferred employer in our industry, embracing diversity, developing our people and rewarding performance with competitive compensation. We will work together as a team, treating each other with dignity and respect, and value people’s ideas and contributions.

We are therefore inviting applications to fill the below vacant positions.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – RECEIVABLES x 2

Position Description

This position reports to the Finance Manager. Successful candidate will be responsible for the below duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance department in optimizing our financial transactions and systems specifically as it applies to Accounts Receivable
• Capture all sales transactions in the system
• Post customer payments by recording cash, cheques and credit card transactions
• Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers
• Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries
• Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures
• Resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with collections department
• Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account, verifying totals and preparing report.
• Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly report including the age analysis
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
• Comply with government financial requirements
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 certificate with Five credits (including Mathematics and English).
• Bachelors in accounting, ACCA, ZICA with at least 3 to 4 years’ experience
• Solid understanding of basic accounts principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (Sage Evolution Accounting package).
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills