Accounts Payable & Reporting Specialist

Position Overview Zanaco Bank Plc is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following job aimed at contributing to the Bank’s strategic vision, in the Finance Division under the Finance Operations at Head Office – Support Functions: Role Description Job Purpose: The role provides operational and analytical support to Accounts Payable and Financial Reporting by maintaining general ledger integrity, preparing reconciliations, and supporting accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reporting in line with IFRS, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. Job Responsibilities: · Track, validate, and support timely processing of supplier, statutory, staff, and other payment requests. · Prepare reconciliations, schedules, variance analyses, and financial statement workings to support accurate reporting and audit readiness. · Support income recognition, balance sheet reporting, and accounting model maintenance for fees, investments, impairments, and leases. · Maintain strong financial controls by resolving exceptions, preserving audit trails, escalating risks, and contributing to process improvements. Financial Reporting Support · Perform daily trial balance reviews and monitor general ledger integrity in collaboration with the Financial Accountant, Accounts Payable Accountant, and Financial Controls and Revenue Assurance teams to support daily, weekly, and monthly reporting. · Investigate, follow up on, and ensure timely resolution of exceptions that compromise the integrity of the general ledger. · Ensure all manual journals are properly tracked through a journal tracker, adequately supported, reviewed, and approved before posting to the general ledger. · Prepare accurate schedules, analyses, and supporting workings for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements. · Support accurate expense recognition and reporting in compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies. · Provide timely variance analyses and explanations