CAREER OPPORTUNITY: JOIN TYRE-KING AS A MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT!
Location: Head Office, Lusaka
Closing Date: [16 November 2024]
Apply: careers@tyreking.co.zm
Tyre-King, a leading automobile tyre retailer, is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Management Accountant to provide financial insights and manage cost control initiatives to support our operations and growth.
Position: Management Accountant – Full Time
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide advisory support on the financial implications of business decisions, preparing management reports, budgets, and financial statements with a focus on cost accounting and financial planning. The role is responsible for analyzing Tyre-King’s financial operations and enhancing cost-effectiveness while overseeing payables and the financial aspect of the supply chain.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management Reporting
- Review and analyze sales, profit, and cash flow reports against projections and budgeted expenses.
- Prepare monthly management reports, including commentaries
- Generate monthly/quarterly operational reports, highlighting income and expenditure, and advise on the profitability of branches and sales categories.
- Conduct research into pricing, competitor actions, market trends, and other factors impacting performance.
Payables and Supply Chain Financial Management
- Ensure optimal purchase processes and adherence to approved policies, including the three-quotation rule.
- Manage inventory levels and promptly advise management on any unprofitable lines or brands.
Budgeting
- Assist in setting the company’s strategic direction by preparing an annual operating and capital budget.
- Monitor budget adherence against revenues and expenditures, providing monthly variance reports.
Investment Decision Analysis
- Identify non-performing assets and opportunities for reorganization, downsizing, or divestment.
- Evaluate investment opportunities to ensure financial viability using appraisal models.
Revenue Protection and Internal Control
- Identify and implement controls to assure financial integrity and cost reduction, monitoring compliance regularly.
External Audits
- Support audit processes to ensure compliance with international reporting standards and resolve any findings from previous management letters.
Human Resources and Administration within Finance
- Mentor finance staff, identify training needs, and work with HR to ensure a skilled, balanced, and motivated team.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- BSc/BA in accounting, finance or similar field
- Must have Full CIMA or ACCA certification.
- Membership with Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
- Minimum of five to eight years’ experience in financial management.
- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central 365, or similar ERP systems is an advantage.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central 365
- Proficiency with spreadsheet and accounting software programs.
- Proven experience as management accountant, accounting supervisor or similar role
- Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices
- Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting
- Excellent knowledge or risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Management and leadership skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- A problem-solver with attention to detail skills
- A commercial mindset with the ability to manage resources effectively and explain complex financial information clearly.
Send your detailed CV, including three referees, qualification, certificates (ZAQA verified/accredited), and a cover letter to the Human Resource Manager at careers@tyreking.co.zm
Subject Line: Management Accountant Application
Please Note:
- Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience will be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
