Kamimbi Aqua Feed Seeks Inventory and General Ledger Accountant

Kamimbi Aqua Feed, a manufacturing company in Siavonga, Zambia, is seeking an experienced Inventory and General Ledger Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate general ledger accounts, inventory records, and production costing. They will also ensure timely financial reporting and maintain strong internal controls. The company is looking for a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting.

The Inventory and General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for managing the general ledger, preparing and posting journal entries, and ensuring timely month-end and year-end closing. They will also investigate and resolve ledger discrepancies. Additionally, they will maintain inventory records for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, and reconcile inventory movements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of experience in manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting, and experience using accounting or ERP software. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities are also required. The candidate should have high integrity and excellent attention to detail. Experience within a manufacturing environment is an added advantage.

The Inventory and General Ledger Accountant will participate in stock counts, coordinate cycle counts, and investigate variances. They will also recommend corrective actions and ensure compliance with inventory policies. The role involves preparing monthly inventory valuation reports, accounting for write-offs, shortages, and obsolete stock, and supporting pricing decisions and cost reviews.

The company requires the Inventory and General Ledger Accountant to prepare inventory reports, reconciliation schedules, and management accounts. They will also produce inventory turnover and COGS analysis and support the preparation of annual financial statements. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable accounting standards and support statutory audits.

Kamimbi Aqua Feed is an equal opportunity employer, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates should apply to the Human Resources Manager with a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format to [email protected] . The subject line of the email should indicate the position title: INVENTORY AND GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting, excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. They should be a team player with strong communication skills, proactive, reliable, and solution-oriented. ACCA, CIMA, or CA qualification or active professional studies will be an added advantage.

Key points

• The Inventory and General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate general ledger accounts and inventory records.
• The successful candidate will have at least three years of experience in manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting.
• Interested candidates should apply to [email protected] with a cover letter and detailed CV.