Grower and Cost Accountant
Role purpose
- Provide accurate financial analysis and ensure that accurate, reliable, and detailed records of costing are maintained.
- Ensure strict internal control & compliance at all the sites.
- Collaborate with Product Supply Finance team members to better deliver on our key KPIs and goals.
- Continue to build safety culture.
Key responsibilities and tasks
Ensures financial information for our grower clients is timely and accurate preparedProcesses and prepares accurate operational financial information for grower clients within predetermined deadlinesManagement of Grower Accounting including handling of all A / P communications with vendors / Growers.Register all new contracts in SAP, process order creation, Purchase order and batch creationMonitoring of signed contract and legal documents and upload on share point : These are Contract, addendums, Vat authorization and Red flag assessmentsInvoicing of License fee : Comparing parental documents received from WH with SAP issue, Collecting GPS ha’s from field managers add on PO and capturing invoicesResponsible for Payments for Corn business, all contractors linked to process order, trial production payments, Growers seed delivery tracking and confirmations in SAP before payments are madeReviews Grower Raw Seed receipts within the month and ensure that all are recorded in SAPGrower Payment tracking and Cashflow forecastingResponsible for Grower accruals, Age analysis and new grower application for AfricaOversee and contribute to the preparation of all inventories related information for financial statements (P&Ls, Balance Sheets, Statement of Cash Flows, ROI) and all other reports required by managementSupport Plant Controller on daily, monthly costing activities & analysisShare recommendations to seize opportunities or overcome challengesInteract and support key business decisionsDiscuss, prepare & execute succession planning and individual development plansKey Working Relations :
Direct reports of Plant Controller – ZambiaAll Zambia PS functions, Site Managers, Supply chain, planning and qualityFinance and ControllingProcurement and SafetyExperience, Skills and Qualifications :
Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Certified Accountant and member of Zambia Professional Accounting body – ZICAAt least 4 years’ experience in CostingSolid experience in accounts payableProven SAP and high level of MS Excel experienceDemonstrated experience in product costing and scenario analysisKnowledge of product supply processes and related systemsDedication, hard work and willing to stretch and achieve moreExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a cross functional / cultural team based and matrix environment.Fluent in EnglishAgriculture / FMCG / Manufacturing industry experience (advantageous but not a requirement)Application Period :
15 September 2025 - 29 September 2025
Reference Code : 853320 Division :
Crop Science Location :
Zambia : Zambia : Kabwe Functional Area :
Controlling Position Grade :
E13 Employment Type :
Regular Work Time :
Standard Contact Us Address
Telephone
E-Mail Bayer Zambia Ltd
Reg. No. 80055
Plot 10103, Mumbwa road
P.O BOX 37131
Lusaka
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