BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together! British American Tobacco Zambia has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Intern in Luska

Responsibilities or duties

Support key accounting and finance functions, including AP, AR, and corporate finance activities. Contribute to accurate reporting and provide ad hoc support for management, ensuring tasks are completed in line with finance procedures.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monthly reconciliations and clearing of reconciling items on time and in line with Finance Procedures.
• Assist in daily clearing of bank account transactions.
• Assist in supplier open items review ahead of the Payment run, execute blocking/unblocking for documents and submit to GBS every Wednesday for payments run on Thursday.
• Assist in preparing accurate, meaningful reports on an ad hoc basis for management.
• Performing other relevant support activities as and when required.

What are we looking for?

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or any of the professional accountancy qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Own a ZAQA certification.
• ZICA member.
• Excellent communication and influencing style.
• Ability to work with deadlines and under pressure.
• Highly proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Experience needed

N/A

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

• Monthly reconciliations and clearing of reconciling items on time and in line with Finance Procedures.
• Assist in daily clearing of bank account transactions.
• Assist in supplier open items review ahead of the Payment run, execute blocking/unblocking for documents and submit to GBS every Wednesday for payments run on Thursday.
• Assist in preparing accurate, meaningful reports on an ad hoc basis for management.
• Performing other relevant support activities as and when required.

• Excellent communication and influencing style.
• Ability to work with deadlines and under pressure.
• Highly proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or any of the professional accountancy qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Own a ZAQA certification.
• ZICA member.