Accountant

Role Overview

• Maintain accurate and up to date general ledger entries for all entities, ensuring all transactions are recorded in the IFS accounting system.
• Invoicing of intercompany recharges as required
• Support month end closing routines in line with the company’s month-end procedures.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring correctness and completeness.
• Assist in preparing annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable accounting standards.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing project and business performance reports, including actuals and variance explanations.
• Support the external audit process to ensure timely completion in line with all reporting deadlines.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments in accordance with contractual terms and project timelines.
• Issue accurate monthly invoices to ZESCO or other off‑takers and ensure timely posting into the system.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables from off‑takers to support timely cash collection.
• Assist in preparing cash reports and cash flow forecasts for all local entities.
• Monitor bank accounts and report any unusual or unauthorised activities.
• Prepare bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of recorded transactions.
• Support in obtaining tax clearance certificates and compiling documents required for tax audits.
• Preparing, PAYE, NHIMA, NAPSA, VAT, WHT, and assisting with corporate tax returns for all entities.
• Ensure that Globeleq accounting policies and procedures, as well as external reporting standards, are established and observed.
• Support internal audit activities by providing requested financial data and documentation.

Requirements

• Self-starter happy to take a hands-on approach to day-to-day accounting activities in addition to higher level matters such as budgeting and cashflow forecasting
• Communication, especially relationship management, influencing & written skills
• Decision making, specifically ability to absorb & interpret data / information
• Legal document review and general understanding
• Ability to adapt in a change environment
• Diversity and ethical behaviour
• Intermediate computer skills – spreadsheets, accounting systems
• Planning, organising and teamwork

Benefits

• Minimum experience of 2-3 years of relevant financial reporting experience
• Exposure and/or knowledge of the energy or infrastructure industry, project finance and/or public private partnerships is an added advantage
• Treasury experience in preparing cash reports, raising payment and accounts payable/receivables management
• Detailed accounting/reporting knowledge with experience of all aspects of financial accounting and tax compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point