Background

Chesco Tech is seeking a skilled, experienced, and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting business decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis.

This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can maintain strong financial controls while contributing to the company’s growth and efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations

Manage all accounting transactions and maintain the general ledger

Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers

Conduct regular bank reconciliations and manage petty cash

Ensure accurate and timely financial record-keeping

Reporting & Analysis

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports

Assist in financial analysis and performance tracking

Support budget preparation and monitor actual vs budget performance

Compliance & Statutory Obligations

Ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory returns with:

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)

NAPSA

NHIMA

Maintain proper documentation for audits and regulatory requirements

Audit & Controls

Assist with internal and external audits

Maintain strong internal controls and compliance procedures

Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data

General Duties

Support management with financial insights where required

Perform any other duties as assigned by Management

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Part or full professional qualification (BA ACCOUNTANCY, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE, ZICA, ACCA, CIMA)

A paid up member of ZICA

Minimum 1–2 years proven experience as an Accountant

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, ERP systems) is an advantage

Valid Driver’s License

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong financial analysis and reporting skills

Excellent knowledge of Zambian tax and compliance regulations

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

High level of integrity and professionalism

? WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who:

Is reliable and detail-oriented

Can take ownership of financial processes

Is proactive in identifying issues and solutions

Can support a fast-growing tech-driven business

• Manage all accounting transactions and maintain the general ledger
• Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations and manage petty cash
• Ensure accurate and timely financial record-keeping
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Assist in financial analysis and performance tracking
• Support budget preparation and monitor actual vs budget performance
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory returns with: Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), NAPSA, NHIMA
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and regulatory requirements
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance procedures
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Support management with financial insights where required
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Management

• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent knowledge of Zambian tax and compliance regulations
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Part or full professional qualification (BA ACCOUNTANCY, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE, ZICA, ACCA, CIMA)
• A paid up member of ZICA
• Minimum 1–2 years proven experience as an Accountant
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, ERP systems) is an advantage
• Valid Driver’s License