Accounts Payable Officer

Overview

Lumwana Mining Company seeks a dedicated Accounts Payable Officer to strengthen its Commercial Department. The ideal candidate will embody Barrick's core values such as honesty, transparency, accountability, delivering effective solutions, fostering partnerships, and prioritizing safety and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly process supplier invoices using SAP, matching them with purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Enter and post invoices within 48 hours following approval.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements with company records and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, end-users, and suppliers to address invoice, payment, and reconciliation issues swiftly.
• Manage approved manual payments in SAP and ensure timely bank processing.
• Produce and analyze Accounts Payable reports for precise financial reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end financial closures by ensuring accuracy of payable transactions.
• Conduct weekly Goods Received/Invoice Received account reviews and implement corrective actions for outstanding issues.
• Maintain professional supplier relations by handling inquiries and resolving disputes promptly.
• Ensure timely resolution of purchase order inconsistencies and maintain thorough documentation.
• Comply fully with internal financial policies, statutory regulations, and company ethical standards.
• Keep accurate and organized filing systems for Accounts Payable documentation, supporting audit processes as needed.
• Recommend and assist in implementing process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to safety, service, financial outcomes, and productivity, taking corrective measures as necessary.
• Submit timely and accurate performance reports to supervisory staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 secondary education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Full membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in accounts payable or general accounting, ideally in the mining or heavy industry sectors.
• Practical expertise in invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment handling, and vendor management.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, particularly SAP, is advantageous.
• Profound understanding of accounts payable procedures, financial controls, and accounting principles.
• Advanced skills in SAP software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in investigating discrepancies and executing corrective actions effectively.
• Good computer literacy across integrated management systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, and presentation tools.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package including bonuses and location-specific perks.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully and leave a lasting impact in an evolving organization.
• Engagement within a collaborative, progressive, and high-performance team environment.
• Career development possibilities and access to diverse business opportunities.

Additional Information

Barrick Mining Corporation encourages applications from qualified candidates of all genders, with a strong encouragement for women to apply. The company is committed to environmental stewardship as well as health and safety management. Applications must be submitted by August 14, 2026. Applicants should note that if they do not hear back within 30 days after the closing date, their applications are deemed unsuccessful.