Goldenlay Agri Ltd is the largest producer, supplier and distributor of table eggs across Zambia, and boasting a brand familiar to retailers and consumers alike. Goldenlay is hereby inviting applications from suitable qualified candidates to fill the position of FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT. The role will report to the Financial Controller.

Some of the tasks for this position include the following:

Maintaining all Sales Reports on a daily, weekly, monthly basis

Reviewing Sales Report data for accuracy and reasonability

Compiling of weekly Sales Report Pack to Management

Handling Sales integration between Sales module and the Accounting system

Preparation of Customer Account reconciliations

Assisting with Customer and Retailer accounts and follow up of unpaid invoices

Assisting with monthly stock counts and stock reconciliations

Preparation of Balance Sheet General Ledger reconciliations

Assisting with preparation of monthly Management Accounts

Assisting with any company tax and/or statutory return submissions

Handling year-end audit queries from Auditors

Reconciliation of any Intercompany Customer, Supplier & Loan Accounts

Any other ad hoc tasks

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
Must be computer literate with practical knowledge in M/S Applications i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Must be able to work under pressure and be deadline-driven
Strong communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
High degree of accuracy
Good mathematical skills

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

Full ZICA, ACCA or Degree in Accountancy
At least 3 years work experience as a Financial Accountant in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment
Proficient in Sage Accounting Software
Web-based Point-of-Sale Software experience will be advantageous.
Must be computer literate with advanced skills in M/S Applications i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint