Zambia Seed Company Carreer opportunities in Lusaka Cost & Management Accountant Jobs opportunities in Lusaka at Zambia Seed Company




# Job Description


Cost and Management Accountant.

Main Purpose of the Job Performing actual cost calculation for all
inventories of the entity; raw materials, purchased goods and produced
finished / semi-finished products and by-products, other low value materials;

Ensure adequate accounting controls and procedures in costing and inventories
are effective; Manage research and development cost and track the spend
monthly.
Manage Farm financial transactions and expenses and report the farm as a
profit center monthly.
Ensure costing model for actual cost calculation applied in the company is
effective and in line with accounting and tax regulations;
Control the accuracy of inventory, participating in physical inventory
counting; reflect differentials in accounting books and records deficit,
surplus

Key activities and responsibilities include

1\. Actual cost calculation

-->Reflecting data in the Pastel to determine costs of raw materials, purchased goods and produced finished/semi-finished products and by-products; Support data in system with required internal documents.
-->Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required by accepted accounting principles and local company accounting policy.
-->Calculate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close. Post necessary adjustments in the system.
-->Cooperate with production and engineering teams, ensuring inputs receiving and accuracy in primary documentation, alignment with records in the system.
-->Work with the R&D team to calculate actual cost of research and registrations in all countries and ensure accruals are booked as part of the month end close.
-->Work with the farm Manager to manage the farm expenses and make necessary month end entries.
-->Review the Farm Revenues and expenses and create a profit and loss for the farm.

2\. Inventory

-->Monthly stock reconciliation.
-->Help to investigate counting variances and resolve issues.
-->Participate in physical inventory counts and ensure proper reflection of results in accounting books.
-->Account for other materials and low value items, ensure timely write off and correctness of balances.
-->Support transactions in system with required internal documents all the way from raw seed to Finished products.
-->Review the stock of Basic seed in the farm.

3\. Analysis and Reporting

-->Participate in activities during month end close of the General Ledger.
-->Analysing changes in manufacturing processes and reflect them in Cost Accounting model.
-->Prepare a stock movement report on a monthly basis.

4\. Projects

-->Support projects regarding COGS, inventories, spare parts, Farm Management etc. in accounting area.

Qualifications/Experience

-->Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field
-->2+ years of accounting/finance experience, preferably as a cost accountant.
-->Experience with ERP, strong Excel user, working experience with large databases
-->Experience in the agriculture, manufacturing or seed industry is an added advantage.
-->Experience in Inventory management
-->Good level in English language
-->Proven ability to work cross-functionally within the company through strong influencing and
-->Leadership skills.
-->Strong project Management and organization skills and ability to handle multiple projects.
-->Strong listening skills & capable to influence and align internal and external needs towards actionable business tactics & strategies on a proactive basis.



Send your Application Through




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Email hr-jobs@zamseed.co.zm

If you meet the above qualifications, please apply, enclosing your up-to-date
CV only with three traceable references, to the address below;

The Human Resource and ESG Manager, Zambia Seed Company Limited, P.O Box
35441, Plot 4297, Buyantanshi Road, Industrial Area, Lusaka, Zambia.

E-mail applications should be sent to ** hr-jobs@zamseed.co.zm.**



Zambia Seed Company Carreer opportunities in Lusaka Cost & Management Accountant Jobs opportunities in Lusaka at Zambia Seed Company


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