Accountant – FMCG
Job Description
Product Costing, Imports & Stock Management: Manage import entry documentation, calculate detailed product costing/BOM, execute Tally accounting entries for sales/purchases/inventory, and conduct stock reconciliations in support of warehouse operations. Financial Ledger & Reconciliations: Perform daily, monthly, and annual accounting entries; execute bank, debtor, and creditor reconciliations; process payroll, vouchers, and cash/bank transactions. Reporting & Statutory Verification: Prepare periodic sales aging, tax, and financial MIS reports; verify customs entries and tax-related accounting transactions.
Education & Experience
Education
Graduate or Post Graduate in Commerce; expert-level knowledge of Tally & MS Excel
Experience Level
10+ years of overall accounting experience, preferably within the FMCG sector; direct experience managing Bill of Materials (BOM), import entries, and unit product costing; hands-on background handling bank, debtor, creditor, and physical stock reconciliations; prior African market experience preferred; French and/or Swahili language skills are a distinct advantage
Additional Information
Age group mid-30s to mid-40s. Software Core: Tally & MS Excel. French and Swahili capabilities preferred for operational efficiency in Lubumbashi.