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Accounting

Senior Accountant

Zimworx

Zambia · Lusaka Full-time On-site
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Expires: Aug 21, 2026
Salary: Not listed

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the month-end close process, financial reporting, and accounting operations across a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries across multiple entities.
  • Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare accruals, adjustments, and supporting schedules for period-end close.
  • Process intercompany transactions and assist with consolidation activities.
  • Maintain prepaid expense schedules, amortization schedules, and related reconciliations.
  • Prepare financial reports, trial balances, general ledger reports, and supporting schedules.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
  • Prepare management reports and departmental financial summaries.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, payroll, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between general ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and external records.
  • Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting workpapers.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
  • Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and required documentation.
  • Respond to audit requests and assist with financial reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards.
  • Assist with process improvements that strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA qualification or active CPA candidate is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of month-end close activities.
  • Strong experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
  • Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment, preferably supporting five or more entities.
  • Experience supporting U.S.-based accounting operations or shared services environments is highly preferred.
  • Previous experience in construction, utilities, commercial real estate, or similar industries is an advantage.
  • Required experience with NetSuite ERP, with NetSuite OneWorld experience highly preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

SUMIFS

INDEX/MATCH

Named ranges

  • Financial reconciliation workbooks
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
  • Familiarity with AP automation tools, payroll integrations, or financial system integrations is an advantage.

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