Chief Accountant - Transport and Logistics

Job Purpose

The Accountant will be responsible for preparing financial reports, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. Managing, analyzing, and reporting a company’s financial transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping, tax compliance, and financial health of an organization through audits, reports, and budgeting. Preparing and maintaining financial statements and reports. Managing tax filings and ensuring compliance with tax laws.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Work with the Finance Manager in preparing financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
• Supervising accounting staff
• Work with the Finance Manager in arranging financial management reports, including financial planning and forecasting
• Maintain accurate ledgers, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Review the company's systems and analyse risk
• Prepare appropriate commentary or explanations relating to report items of particular interest or significance; may use some judgment as to what is of interest.
• Perform tests to check financial information and systems
• Maintain accounting records and prepare accounts and management information for Senior Management Team
• Conduct any pertinent investigation of the accounts involved.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and file tax returns.
• Conduct internal audits and financial risk assessments.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Oversee payroll management and expense tracking.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in financial planning, cost analysis, and investment decisions.
• Stay updated with accounting standards, policies, and regulations.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent Numeracy Skills
• Business acumen and interest.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Teamworking ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical ability.
• A methodical approach and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet financial deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full professional qualifications – CA Zambia, ACCA or CIMA
• Must have a minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance with at least 2 years at senior level
• Must have working experience in the Transport and Logistics sector.
• Must have proficiency in SAGE 300 accounting software
• Good Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial modeling.
• Must be a member of ZICA

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