Job Description

Zambia Sugar Plc. is a subsidiary of Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd Group and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.

The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of Accounts Officer – Payables under the Finance Department at Nakambala.

ACCOUNTS OFFICER – PAYABLES x 1 – PERMANENT

FINANCE DEPARTMENT (NAKAMBALA)

This position reports to the Procure to Pay Manager.

Key Performance Areas

• Work with the Accounts Assistants on the same accounts on a day-to-day basis and coordinate their work.
• Ensure that the Accounts Assistants perform the 6-point check before processing invoices.
• Ensure the required daily average number of invoices is captured by the Accounts Assistants daily, to avoid delays in payment as per KPI’s.
• Ensure that supplier terms are adhered to and that payments are made on time.
• Review all outstanding items on the GRN suspense account daily and ensure that items older than 60 days are resolved.
• Ensure that all outstanding queries are referred timeously to the Accounts Assistants / Departments and ensure these queries are escalated to the relevant Manager, should they not receive the adequate response timeously.
• Ensure that all in progress invoices queries are followed up by the Accounts Assistants daily.
• Perform the required average number of Creditor Reconciliations daily as per KPI’s.
• Ensure reconciliations are accurate and completed by the due date as specified within the Ledger calendar.
• Ensure critical payments are made on due date.
• Address and resolve vendor and mill queries as required.
• Promote and adhere to ABF Sugar’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Execute any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Minimum specifications / Requirements areas

• Grade 12 qualification or country specific equivalent.
• Degree in Accountancy or intermediate level in CA Zambia, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Preferably three (3) years’ experience in creditor management.
• Required computer literacy levels.
• ZICA membership is mandatory.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge in taxation will be an added advantage.
• Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner Email: careers@zamsugar.zm indicating “Application – Accounts Officer – Payables” in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is 7th April 2025.

Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

To Apply visit ACCOUNTS OFFICER – PAYABLES x 1 - Zambia Sugar - An Illovo Africa Sugar Company