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  Manage accounting from source entries to Trial Balance for multi-territory fuel entities (Zambia, Namibia, and Botswana).
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  Ensure accounting entries are booked correctly in the General Ledger and month-end deadlines are strictly met.
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  Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts and resolve differences quickly.
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  Reconcile operational information to accounting records, tracking down system exceptions and data issues.
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  Own inventory costing in the GL, standard costing, and related cost build-ups where applicable.
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  Perform cost accounting for fuel depots and ensure supporting schedules agree perfectly to the GL.
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  Support month-end reporting processes, external audit requirements, and local VAT submissions/reconciliations.
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  Assist FP&A with variance analysis, deep dives, and monthly management report commentary.
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  Ensure intercompany loan accounts balance and investigate any differences.
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  Complete, review, and track financial workflows and tasks using structured task-management software (Jira).
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  Assist with treasury payment approval requests, process documentation, and routine team queries.

Requirements

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  BCom Accounting degree or equivalent.
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  Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience if qualified, or 8–10 years’ experience if not formally qualified.
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  Direct exposure to inventory costing, standard costing, or cost accounting within high-volume operational environments (fuel, logistics, or depot environments heavily preferred).
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  Experience working across Sub-Saharan Africa or within a multi-entity/multinational environment is highly advantageous.
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  Good understanding of financial, tax, and operational requirements across multiple African territories.
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  Advanced MS Excel skills, with strong numerical accuracy and analytical ability.
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  Experience working with accounting software, payroll software, and automated operational data feeds (Xero, Business Central, or Power BI exposure is beneficial).
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  Previous exposure to Jira or similar structured task-management tools is an advantage.

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  Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
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  Strong analytical, cost accounting, and problem-solving skills.
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  Comfortable dealing with complex, high-volume data and system exceptions.
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  Self-motivated and able to add value quickly with minimal onboarding or hand-holding.
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  Deadline-driven, organized, and highly resilient under pressure.
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills (English) with practical relationship management skills.
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  Absolute integrity and the ability to maintain strict financial confidentiality.