Accounts Intern at Seba Foods (Zambia) Limited
- Company: Seba Foods (Zambia) Limited
- Location: Zambia
- State: Lusaka
- Job type: Internship
- Job category: Accounting Jobs in Zambia
Job Description
Company Overview
Seba Foods Zambia Limited is a Zambian registered company incorporated in 1997 and a renowned producer of maize and soya based consumer food products. Over the years, the company`s products have become house hold names in Zambia, priding themselves in very high-quality products through well-known brands such as Golden Goodness and Instant Thobwa and Nutramilk.
260 brands is seeking to recruit suitably qualified individuals to to the position of;
Position: Accounts Intern (AFJA001)
Business: Zambia
Work-level: Junior Management (J4)
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Reports to: Accounts Executive
Job purpose
Reporting to the Accounts Executive, he/she will play a critical role and will be accountable for all data entry and account reconciliations, whilst being trained for monthly reporting and filing monthly returns.
Key responsibilities
1. General responsibility for posting and recording of all accounting records.
2. Posting purchases from supplier and maintaining records
3. Posting of petty cash for all outlets
4. Daily preparation and posting of receipts
5. Bank Reconciliations
6. Booking expense entries in an ERP
7. Posting of monthly Journal vouchers in the ERP
8. Filing monthly returns for PAYE, NAPSA, VAT and other statutory obligations
9. Ensuring correct statutory deductions from Payroll and timely remittances with Statutory Authorities.
10. Preparation of sales invoices, sending daily sales reports, preparation and submission of weekly
11. Follow up extensively with debtors
12. Maintaining stock position (finished goods, semi-finished goods, raw materials, packing materials,
13. Preparing of payment vouchers for all suppliers
14. Preparation of landed cost for imports
15. Preparation of import and export schedules
Key Qualifications & Requirements
1. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree / Diploma in accounting or business administration/ ZICA Technician.
2. Microsoft Excel Proficiency
3. Experience in pastel, tally, SAP, oracle or similar accounting platforms with a sound understanding or working with an ERP is a plus
4. 1+ years’ professional working experience
5. Industry experience in food processing, distribution or manufacturing is a plus
Interpersonal skills
The ideal candidate must be able to:
1. Speak English clearly and confidently i.e. must be articulate;
2. Listen actively to fully understand the other person’s view or perspective;
3. Tailor feedback to the specific needs and communication styles of others;
4. Prepare effective presentations and where required, concisely present/communicate a complete and accurate picture of the current situation or of the company’s products and services;
5. Develop and maintain two-way communication with a variety of people at different levels both within and outside the organisation;
6. Suggest proposals to address vital concerns and important business issues; and
7. Build a network of relevant role-players both within and outside the organization.