Accountant job at Care Stars Services (recruitment Agency)
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Vacancy title:
Accountant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

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Care Stars Services (recruitment Agency)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 24 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Our Client (located in Lusaka west) in the Agriculture sector is seeking to hire an Accountant with excellent skills and knowledge in Receivables and Cash Book management processes.
KEY DUTIES Include
– To ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions related to customer payments, and maintain the cash book. The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of agricultural/seed industry accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable Management:
– Process customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
– Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
– Reconcile accounts receivable balances with the general ledger and resolve any discrepancies.
– Maintain an aging report and follow up on overdue accounts to minimize bad debts.
– Collaborate with the sales team to address billing issues or customer disputes.
Cash Book Management:
– Record daily financial transactions in the cash book, including receipts, payments, and bank deposits.
– Reconcile the cash book with bank statements regularly to ensure accuracy.
– Prepare and maintain accurate records of all cash inflows and outflows.
– Assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts and ensure adequate cash levels are maintained.

Financial Reporting:
– Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports related to accounts receivable and cash book activities.
– Assist in the preparation of financial statements by providing accurate data and supporting documentation.
– Participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all receivables and cash book entries are up-to-date.
– Internal Controls and Compliance:
Implement and maintain strong internal controls over receivables and cash handling processes.
– Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.
– Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for receivables and cash book transactions.

• Customer Relations:
Serve as the point of contact for customers regarding invoicing, payments, and account statements.
Resolve customer queries and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to support effective cash management.
Other Duties:
Assist the finance team with other accounting duties as required.
Participate in finance-related projects and initiatives aimed at improving processes and systems.

• Skills and Competencies:
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

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Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
• If you 3 to 5 years of experience and understand this job description send your updated cv to and Cc mbuwacarestarservice@gmail.com 


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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, September 24 2024
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 10-09-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-09-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-09-2066
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