Accountant Job at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Limited

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Limited - In the fast-changing shipping world, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has set itself apart as an independent carrier with a fresh, unique approach. ZIM’s strategy as a global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages to customers worldwide. We have created a smart, efficient network that ensures stable, reliable services; and we have made it our mission to focus on the needs of our customers, which stand at the heart of all our decisions.

ZIM operates in select trades, where it has a competitive advantage and where it can provide superior service. In these trades, ZIM is a significant player with a sizable market share. We maintain a flexible partnership approach with other major carriers, and our new line structure is a much-needed alternative to customers concerned about the current alliance-dominated market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Reference ID: 8E.F2B
Job Location: Lagos

Description

• Posting of shipping expenses using the SAP MM system.
• Attaching invoice and relevant documents in each posting
• Creating purchase orders in SAP system
• Ensuring correctness of invoices and contractual agreements.       
• Check and match invoices with the created Purchase orders.
• Liaising with other departments for discrepancies and issues resolution.
• Updating contractual agreement/tariff in SAP system.
• Verification of administrative purchase orders.
• Handling, posting and reconciliation of partners accounts.
• Preparing Payments for Terminals. Reconciling vendors account and confirming balances with vendors.
• Preparation of weekly report with the pending items as well as responding to queries on SOX reports relating to account payables to district office.

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting or relevant discipline
• 2 - 3 years prior experience
• Proficiency in the use of SAP
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft office, including Excel, Word, Power Point, Web-based and email programs
• Certified holder of an accounting qualification preferably ACA, CPA, CFA, ACCA or ICAN would be considered as an additional advantage.