Accounts Payables Officer - LEP (Fixed Term)

About the role

Lumwana Mining Company is recruiting an Accounts Payable Officer for its Lumwana Expansion Project (LEP), reporting to the Finance Superintendent. The role covers the efficient, accurate and timely administration of accounts payable, ensuring supplier invoices and payments follow company policies, financial controls and statutory requirements. The position is fixed term.

Key responsibilities

• Review, verify and process supplier invoices accurately and promptly in SAP
• Match invoices with purchase orders and goods receive notes before processing
• Process invoices and approved payments within required timelines
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between vendor statements, invoices and purchase orders
• Coordinate with Finance, supply chain, end-users and suppliers on invoice and payment issues
• Generate, review and analyse Accounts Payable reports to support financial reporting
• Perform weekly GR/IR account analysis and coordinate corrective actions for outstanding items
• Maintain complete and organised accounts payable documentation and filing systems
• Support audits and recommend process improvements
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls and statutory requirements

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• At least two years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Finance or a general accounting role
• Full membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
• Experience in mining or heavy industry is an added advantage
• Practical experience in invoice processing, supplier account reconciliation, payment administration and vendor account management

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to reconcile financial records, investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions

What we offer

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• A dynamic, collaborative team and opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Candidates apply by submitting their CV through the Barrick job portal. The company states it does not ask applicants to pay any fees for recruitment.