ACCOUNTANT (1)

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Accountant to join our dynamic team and take full responsibility for the financial management and compliance

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and oversee month-end and year-end close processes Ensure compliance with internal policies and tax regulations.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to management to support strategic decisions.

2. Cost & Revenue Accounting

• Track and analyze operational costs (fuel, maintenance, transport, etc.).

3. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

• Supervise AP and AR functions, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments.
• Ensure vendor and customer account reconciliations are up to date.

4. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and explain variances.

5. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ZRA and other statutory bodies (e.g., NAPSA, NHIMA).
• Prepare and file VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE, and Income Tax returns.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as needed.

6. Asset & Fleet Accounting

• Maintain fixed asset register and ensure accurate depreciation
• Work with operations team to reconcile performance with financial records.

7. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize financial integrity.
• Identify areas for process improvement and risk mitigation.

8. Team Supervision

• Oversee junior accountants and clerks.
• Provide training and support to the finance team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA Zambia, ACCA, or equivalent is an advantage) and must be a member of ZICA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within the academic circles.
• Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws and statutory filing procedures (ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA)
• Proven ability to manage multi-entity accounting in a growing institution.
• Proficient in any accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or Any account package)
• Excellent attention to detail, integrity, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and oversee month-end and year-end close processes Ensure compliance with internal policies and tax regulations.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to management to support strategic decisions.
• Track and analyze operational costs (fuel, maintenance, transport, etc.).
• Supervise AP and AR functions, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments.
• Ensure vendor and customer account reconciliations are up to date.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and explain variances.
• Ensure compliance with ZRA and other statutory bodies (e.g., NAPSA, NHIMA).
• Prepare and file VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE, and Income Tax returns.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset register and ensure accurate depreciation
• Work with operations team to reconcile performance with financial records.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize financial integrity.
• Identify areas for process improvement and risk mitigation.
• Oversee junior accountants and clerks.
• Provide training and support to the finance team.

• Attention to detail
• Integrity
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or Any account package)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CA Zambia, ACCA, or equivalent is an advantage
• Member of ZICA