Cost Accountant Job at Amatheon Agri Zambia Ltd


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  • Company: Amatheon Agri Zambia Ltd
  • Location: Zambia
  • State: Mumbwa
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Accounting Jobs in Zambia

Job Description

EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES – 2021

Amatheon Agri Zambia Ltd is part of Amatheon Agri Holding N.V German agribusiness and farming company, developing and operating sustainable projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The group’s headquarters is in Berlin with management structures throughout Europe and business operations in Sub-Sahara Africa. Amatheon is committed to acting in a manner that is socially responsible and reflects sound environmental management practices.

COST ACCOUNTANT

REPORTING TO:

Head of Finance

Responsibilities and duties

  • Cropping and Building Cost Capturing
  • Ranching & Feedlot cost capturing
  • Wood shaving cost management
  • Provide support on Budget and Performance forecasts
  • Responsible for the processing of inter-company cost recharge
  • Data collection and analysis of farming resource operations.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all SIVs (for Chemicals, Fertiliser, Seed, Fuel, etc) are captured and correctly assigned with correct cost codes
  • Preparing daily management reports e.g Fuel usage, labor allocation reports, and machine hours.
  • Responsible for monthly performance commentary for Katonga
  • Carrying out actual inventory counts.
  • Responsible for the review of Stock variance report before reporting to Management Accountant
  • Responsible for maintenance of inventory catalog
  • Ensure that all invoices from suppliers are fully accounted for, authorized, and Scanned timely and accurately by daily processing of invoices
  • Document management – attaching all invoices to the Document management module
  • Ensure that all processed invoices are filled and scanned electronically using the document management system
  • Timely reconciliation of supplier accounts, allocations, and additions
  • Make regular reviews of supplier’s accounts and ensure that unmatched payments are investigated
  • Prepare payment listing and vouchers with support documentation for due supplier balances and submit them to
  • Weekly petty cash recon by ensuring that GL balance agrees with actual physical count and submitted to Accountant Payables for review
  • Responsible for all cash books and ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions
  • System updating of staff purchases and provide payroll deductions to the Human Resource
  • Work hand in hand with Account payables to ensure that Creditors and receivables aging are reviewed on a monthly basis
  • Assist accounting team in all areas of reporting, including fixed assets verification, stock take, and follow-up on insurance recoveries.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Full Grade 12 Certificate
  • Degree in Accountancy /ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent
  • Previous work experience in agriculture or manufacturing will be an added advantage

SKILLS

  • Attention to detail and ability to work independently under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail, team mentality, and a positive attitude

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates meeting stated criteria need to apply and send CVs to [email protected] not later than 20th August 2021.