Chuma Frontiers is seeking to recruit a qualified, experienced, and results-oriented Accountant to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Manage the company's general ledger and accounting transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Process payroll and ensure statutory deductions are correctly calculated and remitted.
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns for NAPSA, PAYE, and NHIMA, and ensure timely submission for payment in compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and file tax returns in compliance with Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) requirements.
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, tax regulations, and other applicable financial laws.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Develop and implement sound financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Full professional qualification such as ZICA Licentiate, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent accounting qualification recognized in Zambia.
• Current membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) with a valid practicing status where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Zambian tax laws, and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in Mibcrosoft Excel and accounting software such as Sage Pastel, QuickBooks, Tally, or similar ERP systems.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' proven experience as an Accountant in a reputable company or organization.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing financial statements, budgeting, tax compliance, payroll administration, statutory returns, and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Manage the company's general ledger and accounting transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Process payroll and ensure statutory deductions are correctly calculated and remitted.
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns for NAPSA, PAYE, and NHIMA, and ensure timely submission for payment in compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and file tax returns in compliance with Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) requirements.
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, tax regulations, and other applicable financial laws.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Develop and implement sound financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Full professional qualification such as ZICA Licentiate, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent accounting qualification recognized in Zambia.
• Current membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) with a valid practicing status where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Zambian tax laws, and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in Mibcrosoft Excel and accounting software such as Sage Pastel, QuickBooks, Tally, or similar ERP systems.