
Senior Accountant
ZimworxLusakaformal/ professionalK0
Posted: 7/1/2026 • Closes: 8/30/2026
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:SUMIFSINDEX/MATCHNamed rangesFinancial reconciliation workbooksStrong 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.We have a WhatsApp channel that shares all available job opportunities at Zimworx Zambia in real time.You can join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb79aBV2f3EALrzVGi1p
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