Accounts Payables Accountant

Chilanga Cement Plc is the leading supplier of building materials and major construction solutions in Zambia and the regional market. The company operates a network of facilities, which includes two integrated Cement plants (with a combined capacity of 1, 500, 000 tonnes per annum) in Chilanga and Ndola, and distributes by road and rail to all corners of the country and Southern Africa.

Joining Chilanga Cement means being part of a successful organization that builds its business strategy around product innovation. For Chilanga Cement, People Development is an investment in the future. Training and skills development mean employees can take control of their own careers; everyone builds their own rich and diversified career portfolio. You hold the keys to your success!

Chilanga Cement is looking to recruit dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic, and qualified individuals to take up the following roles;

Position: Accounts Payables Accountant (x1)

Location/ Department: Head Office – Finance

Reporting Line: Head of Accounts Payables

Overall Mission of the Role:

To ensure accurate processing of payments both in the accounting system and the banking platform as well as assigning correct cashflows to the payments made.

Responsibilities:

Performance of a three-way payment match
Generation of Payments notes for various suppliers
Assignment of correct cashflows
Processing of payments on the banking platform
Prepare bank payments and reconcile them with the account’s payables ledger
Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to suppliers’ payments and statements
Assist with month-end closing activities
Ensure supplier invoices are accurately posted on time
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:

CIMA /ACCA /CA (Zambia)
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum of 3 years in an Accounts Payable role.

Technical Skills

Good working knowledge of tax legislation
Tax returns
Accounting principles
Navigation of the ZRA tax online portal
Business systems and controls
Financial accounting

Leadership & Behavioural Skills

Attention to detail
Excellent Time Management
Numerical and Analytical skills
Great Communication and presentation skills
Team player
Basic Record Management skills

Interested applicants may send their completed Application Forms (to be obtained from the company website) application letters and Curriculum Vitae to the under-listed no later than Friday, 13th September 2024. Applicants do not need to send copies of their qualifications at this stage.

Applicants should ensure that the position they are applying for is clearly written in the subject of the email. Only emailed applications will be accepted and should be sent to recruitment.zambia@huaxincem.com 

Please also note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.