Coca-Cola Beverages is Currently Opening Job Vacancies as ADMINISTRATOR FINANCE and Procurement( x5 ) - Apply Now
Reference Number - CCB250909-1
Job Title - ADMINISTRATOR FINANCE
Job Category - Finance and Procurement
Company - Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia
Job Type - Permanent
Location - Country - Zambia
Location - Province Not Applicable
Location - Town / City - LUSAKA
Job Description
- Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia (CCBZ) presents an exciting opportunity for the Administrator Finance to join the Finance team. The role will report to the Credit Controller
- CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola products sold in Africa by volume. With over 18,000 employees in Africa, CCBA services more than 735,000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA operates in 14 countries, including its six key markets of South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique and Namibia, as well as Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, the islands of Comoros and Mayotte, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi.
Role - Administrator Finance
Location - Lusaka
Function - Finance
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Effective Administration and Reconciliation
- General Administration Requirements: Efficiently handle routine administrative tasks and maintain organized records.
- Prepare Creditors Recons: Accurately prepare and review creditor reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for.
- Complete Monthly Creditors Age and GRIR Recon Files: Compile and reconcile monthly aging reports and GRIR files to maintain up-to-date records.
- Blocked Invoices Management: Investigate and resolve issues related to blocked invoices to ensure timely processing.
Audit and Compliance Support
- GRIR Clearing: Manage and clear Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GRIR) discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- PO vs Invoice Date Verification: Ensure purchase orders and invoice dates match to maintain accurate records.
- ZMIR 6 Clearing and Query Resolution: Address and resolve ZMIR 6 discrepancies and related queries to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Audit Support and Input: Provide necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits.
Supplier and Stakeholder Interaction
- Lost Discounts Management: Identify and manage any lost discounts, ensuring optimal financial outcomes.
- Vendor Liaisons: Communicate effectively with vendors to address issues and ensure timely processing of payments.
- Liaisons with Genpact, Iron Mountain, and Procurement Support: Coordinate with these external parties to resolve issues and support procurement processes.
- Supplier Queries: Address and resolve supplier queries promptly to maintain good relations and ensure smooth operations.
Collection Strategy Execution
- Apply stringent collection rules and processes on accounts over 21 days overdue, including issuing letters of demand and following up on unsigned letters.
- Conduct pre-call planning to resolve account queries before engaging customers, minimizing customer frustration.
- Prepare pre-legal/legal packs and ensure appropriate reconciliations are attached for accounts under review, adhering to ABI Credit Management policies and procedures.
- Execute daily credit collection call lists for debt exceeding 21 days overdue, adhering to the collection strategy.
Query Handling and Customer Support
- Run and review customer statements before sending them to customers, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Capture customer reasons for non-payment on SAP CRM and open and resolve any credit CIC queries.
- Ensure all customer interactions are appropriately recorded and log CDBM queries for any changes in customer master data.
- Provide phone credit support to internal and external customers, ensuring prompt resolution of credit-related queries and complaints within SLA.
General Responsibilities and Compliance
- Perform customer reconciliations and apply NCA policies consistently, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all transactions.
- Represent and deliver on brand values during every customer interaction.
- Provide backup support to CIC Credit work streams and regional teams to achieve overall credit objectives.
- Stay updated with business processes, product developments, and new product releases.
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About You:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Grade 12
- Diploma in Credit Control is advantageous
Experience:
- Excel and/or spreadsheet proficiency
- 1-2 years Credit Control Experience
- ERP finance knowledge and experience will be advantageous
Skills:
- Analytical Thinking: Analyze account data and queries to plan and execute appropriate actions.
- Compliance Knowledge: Understand and apply relevant policies and procedures for credit management and reconciliation.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in documentation and adherence to collection rules.
- Customer Service: Provide prompt and empathetic support to internal and external customers.
- Effective Communication: Clearly articulate collection strategies and resolve customer queries.
General
Capabilities:
- Interaction Logging Compliance
- Statement Accuracy Rate.
- Pre-Legal/Legal Pack Accuracy
- Process and Product Update Adherence
- Compliance
Important
Don't miss this opportunity to start your career at ADMINISTRATOR FINANCE and Procurement( x5 )!
Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the following application link.