Vacancy title:
Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Agri-Business

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 19 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

1. Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Direct experience in row crops, seed production, or maize farming is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency with farm management software will be considered an asset.
  Strong understanding of agricultural production cycles, including seasonal planting, harvesting, and related challenges

2. Personal Attributes

• Analytical & Data-Driven: Skilled in translating numbers into actionable insights.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail, particularly during peak seasons such as planting and harvesting.
• Proactive & Hands-On: Willingness to visit fields and understand operations beyond the office setting.
• Clear Communicator: Ability to simplify and explain financial concepts to non-financial staff (e.g., Farm Managers, field operators).
• Problem-Solver: Resourceful, independent, and solutions-focused.
  Deadline-Oriented: Demonstrates consistency in completing tasks within required timelines.

3. Education & Professional Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  ACCA or CIMA qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in an agricultural, farming, or agribusiness environment.
• Proven track record in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting (non-negotiable).
• High proficiency in accounting systems, preferably Sage Evolution or Sage 300, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Mandatory: Active membership with ZICA.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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