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Accounts Assistant – Payables & Receivables

Closes in 4 daysK60k/moSolwezi
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About the role

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – PAYABLES & RECEIVABLES

LOCATION: SOLWEZI

ANNUAL SALARY: K60,000

COMPANY NAME:

SKYDATES – a vegetable aggregation company in Solwezi is searching for an Accounts Assistant – Payables & Receivables to supporting and reporting to the Managing Director by managing both customer collections and supplier payments.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (Customer Accounts)
  • Prepare and issue sales invoices to customers.
  • Record customer payments.
  • Follow up on overdue invoices and outstanding balances.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and statements.
  • Maintain accurate debtor records.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly receivables aging reports.
  • Support cash collection efforts to improve cash flow.
Accounts Payable (Supplier Accounts)
  • Receive and verify supplier invoices.
  • Match invoices against purchase orders, goods received notes, and delivery records.
  • Process supplier payments according to approved schedules.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate creditor records.
  • Monitor payment due dates to avoid late-payment penalties.
Cash and Financial Administration
  • Assist with bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain filing systems for invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers.
  • Prepare payment schedules for management approval.
  • Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
  • Assist with audit preparation and document retrieval.
Industry-Specific Duties (Vegetable Aggregation)
  • Verify farmer payment schedules and produce delivery records.
  • Reconcile produce purchases with procurement and warehouse records.
  • Track payments from supermarkets, wholesalers, and other institutional buyers.
  • Assist in monitoring margins between produce procurement and sales.
  • Support inventory and sales reconciliation with the operations team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Collection rate on outstanding invoices.
  • Average debtor days.
  • Percentage of supplier payments made on time.
  • Accuracy of reconciliations.
  • Number of invoice processing errors.
  • Timeliness of monthly reporting.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • ZICA membership with Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
  • Proficiency in accounting software
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Required Skills

  • Financial record keeping.
  • Reconciliation and reporting.
  • Communication and follow-up skills.
  • Time management.
  • Integrity and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work with farmers, suppliers, and commercial customers.

Method of Application

ONLY SOLWEZI RESIDENTS SHOULD APPLY AND SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
[email protected]