Reporting & Internal Controls Accountant Zambia Bata Shoe Company

Reporting to Financial Controller.

Main Responsibilities

Understanding and testing internal controls, providing recommendations on improvements, ensuring that the processes and systems governing internal controls are robust enough for risk identification and mitigation.
Periodically review financial controls and systems improving controls and systems where required. Key system include:
– Cash & Bank
– Stock
– Procurement
– Payments
– Financial Recording
Perform internal control activities to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the organisation’s systems and internal controls.
Assist control owners in drafting and updating procedures with review notes.
Conduct independent and objective ad-hoc missions including investigations.
Participate in various stock counts and verification exercises, conduct spot checks on various operations in the business.
Ensure compliance to all group reporting deadlines and reviews
Oversee the month end close process and review the month end close pack for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to the Financial Controller
Preparing reports for management that analyse trends and performance over time so that they can make strategic decisions in the future
Ensure sufficient documentation is in place for all finance functions.
Preparing reports for management that analyse trends and performance over time so that they can make strategic decisions in the future. Key reports include;
– Monthly Management Reports with support
– Departmental performance Statements
– Store profitability Analysis
– Production performance Report
Ensure the effective management of accounts receivables to minimize the risk of extending credit.
All journal passed should be duly checked and authorized accordingly
Ensure that ALL the General Ledger reconciliations are prepared monthly.
All Bank Reconciling items to be followed up and ensure items are captured accordingly by the responsible staff.
Preparing of Cash flow forecast for management review.
Any other Duties allocated by your seniors.
Qualifications/Requirements

1. 4 years work experience (minimum of 1 year in Relevant role)

2.Level 2 ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, Degree in Accounting or Finance

3. Previous experience in using accounting software

4. Excellent Written and verbal skills

5. Highly organized and detail oriented -Strong analytical skills

6. Exceptional problem solving skills