SILO FOOD INDUSTRIES LTD NOTICE OF VACANT POSITION INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT TO FROM DATE : : : ALL STAFF HUMAN RESOURCES 9 NOVEMBER 2022 ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced personnel to fill the above-mentioned position within the Finance Department. The incumbent will report to the Finance Manager and will be based at Cleveland Depot. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ➢ 5 “O” levels including English Language and Mathematics/Accounts. ➢ Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent. ➢ A professional qualification in Accounting is an added advantage EXPERIENCE ➢ At least 2 years’ relevant experience. CORE COMPETENCIES ➢ Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision ➢ Excellent in figures ➢ High degree of accuracy ➢ Proficiency in SAP an added advantage ➢ Strong interpersonal and communication skills ➢ Excellent customer care ➢ Honest, mature and confidential ➢ Sense of urgency SUMMARY OF DUTIES ➢ Manages stock and prepares stock reconciliations ➢ Supervises debtors/creditors reconciliations ➢ Coordinates creditors payments and remittance advices ➢ Assists in preparation of monthly management reports ➢ Prepares general ledger reconciliations ➢ Prepares and Clears Inter Company Reconciliations ➢ Compiles VAT schedules & returns ➢ Initiates and Posts payroll related journals & reconciliations ➢ Assists in debt collection ➢ Assists in internal audit and external audit. ➢ Conducts risk assessment and mitigation ➢ Supervises and develops subordinates by setting performance targets and identifying training needs. ➢ Ensures all employees in the section have signed job descriptions and performance contracts. ➢ Conducts staff appraisals/evaluations quarterly/annually using the Integrated Results Based Management (IRBM) system for subordinates. ➢ Manages the budget. ➢ Adheres to and ensures adherence to safety, health and environment regulations and standard procedures ➢ Performs any other work related duties as assigned by the Superior. Interested candidates to send their Applications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@sfi.co.zw with the position being applied for clearly stated on the subject matter not later than 22 November 2022. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.