Senior Accountant
2026-07-01T15:29:32+00:00
Zimworx
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Consulting
Accounting & Finance
2026-07-15T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the month-end close process, financial reporting, and accounting operations across a multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries across multiple entities.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare accruals, adjustments, and supporting schedules for period-end close.
- Process intercompany transactions and assist with consolidation activities.
- Maintain prepaid expense schedules, amortization schedules, and related reconciliations.
- Prepare financial reports, trial balances, general ledger reports, and supporting schedules.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Prepare management reports and departmental financial summaries.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts, payroll, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between general ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and external records.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting workpapers.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and required documentation.
- Respond to audit requests and assist with financial reviews.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards.
- Assist with process improvements that strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA qualification or active CPA candidate is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of month-end close activities.
- Strong experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment, preferably supporting five or more entities.
- Experience supporting U.S.-based accounting operations or shared services environments is highly preferred.
- Previous experience in construction, utilities, commercial real estate, or similar industries is an advantage.
- Required experience with NetSuite ERP, with NetSuite OneWorld experience highly preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- SUMIFS
- INDEX/MATCH
- Named ranges
- Financial reconciliation workbooks
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Familiarity with AP automation tools, payroll integrations, or financial system integrations is an advantage.
* Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries across multiple entities. * Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. * Prepare accruals, adjustments, and supporting schedules for period-end close. * Process intercompany transactions and assist with consolidation activities. * Maintain prepaid expense schedules, amortization schedules, and related reconciliations. * Prepare financial reports, trial balances, general ledger reports, and supporting schedules. * Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. * Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance. * Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis. * Prepare management reports and departmental financial summaries. * Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation. * Reconcile bank accounts, payroll, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts. * Investigate and resolve discrepancies between general ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and external records. * Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting workpapers. * Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. * Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and required documentation. * Respond to audit requests and assist with financial reviews. * Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards. * Assist with process improvements that strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.
* SUMIFS * INDEX/MATCH * Named ranges * Financial reconciliation workbooks * NetSuite ERP * NetSuite OneWorld * GAAP * Financial reporting principles * ERP systems * Financial reporting tools * AP automation tools * Payroll integrations * Financial system integrations
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * CPA qualification or active CPA candidate is an added advantage. * Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of month-end close activities. * Strong experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting. * Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment, preferably supporting five or more entities. * Experience supporting U.S.-based accounting operations or shared services environments is highly preferred. * Previous experience in construction, utilities, commercial real estate, or similar industries is an advantage.
JOB-6a45325c88eac
Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Zimworx
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 15 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the month-end close process, financial reporting, and accounting operations across a multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries across multiple entities.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare accruals, adjustments, and supporting schedules for period-end close.
- Process intercompany transactions and assist with consolidation activities.
- Maintain prepaid expense schedules, amortization schedules, and related reconciliations.
- Prepare financial reports, trial balances, general ledger reports, and supporting schedules.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Prepare management reports and departmental financial summaries.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts, payroll, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between general ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and external records.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting workpapers.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and required documentation.
- Respond to audit requests and assist with financial reviews.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards.
- Assist with process improvements that strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA qualification or active CPA candidate is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of month-end close activities.
- Strong experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment, preferably supporting five or more entities.
- Experience supporting U.S.-based accounting operations or shared services environments is highly preferred.
- Previous experience in construction, utilities, commercial real estate, or similar industries is an advantage.
- Required experience with NetSuite ERP, with NetSuite OneWorld experience highly preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- SUMIFS
- INDEX/MATCH
- Named ranges
- Financial reconciliation workbooks
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Familiarity with AP automation tools, payroll integrations, or financial system integrations is an advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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