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About the Accounts Payable Role

As an Accounts Payable team member at Bookworld Zambia, you will play a crucial role in managing supplier accounts and ensuring accurate financial transactions. Your responsibilities will include maintaining supplier records, processing payments, and supporting VAT and payroll functions, all while using industry-standard accounting software.

Key Responsibilities for Accounts Payable Jobs in Lusaka

• Create and manage supplier accounts in SAGE, including tax code administration.
• Process invoices and supplier payments promptly and accurately.
• Conduct supplier reconciliations and monitor outstanding balances.
• Prepare VAT returns and perform monthly VAT reconciliations.
• Maintain comprehensive supplier documentation and records.
• Process journal entries, accruals, and provisions as needed.
• Assist with payroll processing and control account reconciliations.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Currently studying towards a ZICA professional qualification (preferably at the final stage) or holding a relevant accounting qualification.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and supplier reconciliations.
• Familiarity with payroll, VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, and NHIMA regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Create and manage supplier accounts in SAGE, including tax code administration.
• Process invoices and supplier payments promptly and accurately.
• Conduct supplier reconciliations and monitor outstanding balances.
• Prepare VAT returns and perform monthly VAT reconciliations.
• Maintain comprehensive supplier documentation and records.
• Process journal entries, accruals, and provisions as needed.
• Assist with payroll processing and control account reconciliations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Currently studying towards a ZICA professional qualification (preferably at the final stage) or holding a relevant accounting qualification.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and supplier reconciliations.
• Familiarity with payroll, VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, and NHIMA regulations.